PPYA (Papaya Growth Opportunity I) EV-to-EBIT: -35.01 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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PPYA Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I PPYA
38 GF Score
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What is Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT?

Papaya Growth Opportunity I PPYA +0.92% 38 EV-to-EBIT is -35.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates PPYA with a GF Score™ of 38/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Enterprise Value is $94.71 Mil. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-2.71 Mil. Therefore, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT for today is -35.01.

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

PPYA's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.355
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $102.02 Mil. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-2.71 Mil. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -2.65%.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I  (OTCPK:PPYA) 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) %.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-2.705/102.01544
=-2.65 %

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $102.02 Mil.
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.71 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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT Chart

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 -180.47 -58.54 -65.91

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -62.82 -64.82 -65.91 -49.81 -37.71

PPYA vs VMCAF, CSTAF, LCCC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=94.710/-2.705
=-35.01

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current Enterprise Value is $94.71 Mil.
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.71 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 -35.01 mean?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -35.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Papaya Growth Opportunity I and its competitors.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current EV-to-EBIT is -35.01. Overall, Papaya Growth Opportunity I has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT compare to VMCAF and CSTAF?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBIT of -35.01 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 4.36. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.36, based on 154 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. 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current EV-to-EBIT is -35.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I stock overvalued right now?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -35.01. The current EV-to-EBIT is -35.01. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's overall GF Score™ is 38/100. 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -35.01 as of Jul. 16, 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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Business Description

Address 3500 South Dupont Highway, Suite HX-102, Dover, DE, USA, 19901
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I is a blank check company.
38GF Score

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