Quess (NSE:QUESS) EV-to-EBIT: 14.89 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:QUESS Quess Corp Ltd NSE:QUESS
75 GF Score
Price ₹324.20
GF Value ₹276.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Quess EV-to-EBIT?

Quess NSE:QUESS +0.14% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 14.89 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates NSE:QUESS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹276.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Quess ranks worse than 64.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Quess's Enterprise Value is ₹47,227 Mil. Quess's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹3,172 Mil. Therefore, Quess's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.89.

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

NSE:QUESS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.14   Med: 16.3   Max: 101.61
Current: 14.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Quess was 101.61. The lowest was -23.14. And the median was 16.30.

NSE:QUESS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
64.6% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.99 vs NSE:QUESS: 14.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Quess's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹39,970 Mil. Quess's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹3,172 Mil. Quess's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.94%.


Quess  (NSE:QUESS) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=3171.8/39970.2296
=7.94 %

Quess's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹39,970 Mil.
Quess's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3,172 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.


Quess EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Quess EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quess'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.

Quess EV-to-EBIT Chart

Quess Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Quess Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 53.91 37.81 28.78 8.64 12.61

NSE:QUESS vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Quess'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.


Quess EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quess's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Quess EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=47226.821/3171.8
=14.89

Quess's current Enterprise Value is ₹47,227 Mil.
Quess's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3,172 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 14.89 mean?
Quess (NSE:QUESS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Quess and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #551 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Quess' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Quess' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 is near median its 10-year median of 16.30. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Quess' value of 14.89 is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quess ranks #551 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quess has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quess' EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #551 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Quess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Quess' value of 14.89 is 35.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Quess 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.99, based on 853 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. Quess's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 is 35.5% 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 Quess and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quess's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quess stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess (NSE:QUESS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹276.75, compared to a current price of ₹324.20 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 35.5% above the Business Services industry median of 10.99. Quess' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Quess (NSE:QUESS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89 as of Aug. 12, 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 Quess (NSE:QUESS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹324.20 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹276.75. GuruFocus considers Quess to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:QUESS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.89 (near median its 10-year median of 16.30)
  • GF Value™: ₹276.75 vs. price of ₹324.20 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.5% above the Business Services median (#551 of 853)

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


Quess Business Description

Other Exchanges 539978:India
Address Sky Walk Avenue, 32/4, Hosur Road, Quess Tower, Roopena Agrahara, Bommanahalli, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560068
Quess Corp Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services in General Staffing, Professional Staffing, Overseas business, and Digital platform business based in India. The company's operating segment includes General Staffing; Professional Staffing. Overseas Staffing and Digital Platforms. It generates maximum revenue from the General Staffing segment that provides end-to-end workforce solutions for industries such as BFSI, retail, manufacturing, telecom, logistics, and construction. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
75GF Score

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