PLBY (Playboy) EV-to-EBIT: 35.82 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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Price $1.21
GF Value $0.77
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What is Playboy EV-to-EBIT?

Playboy PLBY +0.83% 39 EV-to-EBIT is 35.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates PLBY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Travel & Leisure companies, Playboy ranks worse than 83.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Playboy's Enterprise Value is $291.1 Mil. Playboy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.1 Mil. Therefore, Playboy's EV-to-EBIT for today is 35.82.

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

PLBY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1560.5   Med: -2.43   Max: 536.35
Current: 35.82

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Playboy was 536.35. The lowest was -1560.50. And the median was -2.43.

PLBY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
83.72% of 639 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.23 vs PLBY: 35.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Playboy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $290.6 Mil. Playboy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.1 Mil. Playboy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.80%.


Playboy  (NAS:PLBY) 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) %.

Playboy'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 )
=8.129/290.56666
=2.80 %

Playboy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $290.6 Mil.
Playboy'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 $8.1 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.


Playboy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Playboy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Playboy'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.

Playboy EV-to-EBIT Chart

Playboy Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -19.83 -1.12 -1.50 -5.75 -65.30

Playboy 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 -7.41 -19.70 -65.30 -1,413.99 35.74

PLBY vs CLAR, AOUT, LEAT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Playboy'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.


Playboy EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Playboy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Playboy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=291.143/8.129
=35.82

Playboy's current Enterprise Value is $291.1 Mil.
Playboy'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 $8.1 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 35.82 mean?
Playboy (PLBY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 35.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Playboy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Playboy ranks #535 out of 639 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Playboy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Playboy's current EV-to-EBIT is 35.82. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.23. Playboy's value of 35.82 is 151.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Playboy ranks #535 out of 639 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Playboy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Playboy's EV-to-EBIT compare to CLAR and AOUT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Playboy ranks #535 out of 639 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Playboy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.23. Playboy's value of 35.82 is 151.7% above this benchmark. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.23, based on 639 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. Playboy's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.82 is 151.7% 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 Playboy and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Playboy's current EV-to-EBIT is 35.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Playboy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy (PLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $1.21 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 35.82 and 151.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.23. Playboy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Playboy (PLBY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 35.82 as of Aug. 28, 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 Playboy (PLBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.21 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers Playboy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLBY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 35.82
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $1.21 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 151.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#535 of 639)

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


Playboy Business Description

Address 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90024
Playboy Inc, formerly PLBY Group Inc connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four categories: Style and Apparel, Digital Entertainment and Lifestyle, Sexual Wellness, and Beauty and Grooming. It operates through three segments Direct-to-Consumer, Licensing, and Digital Subscriptions and Content. It generates revenue through the sales of products and content services to consumers.
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