NAVER (NHNCF) EV-to-EBIT: 11.28 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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NHNCF NAVER Corp NHNCF
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What is NAVER EV-to-EBIT?

NAVER NHNCF 97 EV-to-EBIT is 11.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 19.90. GuruFocus rates NHNCF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Interactive Media companies, NAVER ranks worse than 57.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NAVER's Enterprise Value is $20,203 Mil. NAVER's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,791 Mil. Therefore, NAVER's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for NAVER's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

NHNCF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.31   Med: 19.9   Max: 98.08
Current: 11.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of NAVER was 98.08. The lowest was 10.31. And the median was 19.90.

NHNCF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
57.27% of 330 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 9.48 vs NHNCF: 11.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. NAVER's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,442 Mil. NAVER's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,791 Mil. NAVER's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.60%.


NAVER  (OTCPK:NHNCF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

NAVER's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1790.917/15441.794
=11.60 %

NAVER's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,442 Mil.
NAVER's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,791 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


NAVER EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


NAVER EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NAVER's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

NAVER EV-to-EBIT Chart

NAVER Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.26 23.23 21.05 11.33 13.00

NAVER Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.45 14.43 14.30 13.00 10.73

NHNCF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, NAVER's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


NAVER EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NAVER's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NAVER's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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NAVER EV-to-EBIT Calculation

NAVER's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=20202.994/1790.917
=11.28

NAVER's current Enterprise Value is $20,203 Mil.
NAVER's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,791 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.28 mean?
NAVER (NHNCF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NAVER and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 19.90. Over the past decade, NAVER's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.31 to 98.08. According to the industry distribution chart, NAVER ranks #189 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is NAVER's EV-to-EBIT too high?
NAVER's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.28 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 19.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.31 to a high of 98.08. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48. NAVER's value of 11.28 is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NAVER ranks #189 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NAVER has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NAVER's EV-to-EBIT compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NAVER ranks #189 out of 330 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places NAVER in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48. NAVER's value of 11.28 is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, NAVER's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.31 to 98.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.90 vs. the industry median of 9.48, NAVER has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Interactive Media companies is 9.48, based on 330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NAVER's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.28 is 19% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NAVER and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NAVER's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.28, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 19.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NAVER stock overvalued right now?
NAVER (NHNCF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.28. The stock's GF Value™ is $145.58, compared to a current price of $115.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.28, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 19.90 and 19% above the Interactive Media industry median of 9.48. NAVER's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NAVER (NHNCF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.28 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is NAVER (NHNCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NAVER stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $115.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of $145.58.

Key valuation signals for NHNCF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.28 (43% below median its 10-year median of 19.90)
  • GF Value™: $145.58 vs. price of $115.00 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% above the Interactive Media median (#189 of 330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NHNCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NAVER Business Description

Other Exchanges 035420:Korea
Address Naver 1784, 95 Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi Province, Seongnam, KOR, 13561
Naver has been the leading search portal in South Korea for many years. The company has also been evolving into an internet platform providing a variety of internet services, such as news, a dictionary, maps, digital comic content, social networking, e-commerce, videos, fintech services based on online payments, and Cloud services. Naver was also the incubator of Line Yahoo, the leading mobile messaging app in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia, which merged with Z Holdings (Yahoo Japan), with Naver now owning 32.5% of the merged entity renamed LY. Naver is now launching AI products using its proprietary data.
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