SPRQF (SPARQ Systems) EV-to-EBIT: -29.17 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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SPRQF SPARQ Systems Inc SPRQF
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Price $0.87
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT?

SPARQ Systems SPRQF 35 EV-to-EBIT is -29.17 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPRQF with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, SPARQ Systems ranks worse than 42052.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SPARQ Systems's Enterprise Value is $96.68 Mil. SPARQ Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.31 Mil. Therefore, SPARQ Systems's EV-to-EBIT for today is -29.17.

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

SPRQF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.33   Med: -14.42   Max: -1.87
Current: -29.63

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SPARQ Systems was -1.87. The lowest was -33.33. And the median was -14.42.

SPRQF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 2378 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.935 vs SPRQF: -29.63

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SPARQ Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.14 Mil. SPARQ Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.31 Mil. SPARQ Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.88%.


SPARQ Systems  (OTCPK:SPRQF) 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) %.

SPARQ Systems'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 )
=-3.314/48.138951
=-6.88 %

SPARQ Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.14 Mil.
SPARQ Systems'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 $-3.31 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.


SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SPARQ Systems'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.

SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT Chart

SPARQ Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -5.35 -2.39 -28.75 -18.55

SPARQ Systems Quarterly Data
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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 -19.58 -20.12 -17.45 -18.55 -14.59

SPRQF vs VRT, BE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, SPARQ Systems'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.


SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SPARQ Systems's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SPARQ Systems EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=96.682/-3.314
=-29.17

SPARQ Systems's current Enterprise Value is $96.68 Mil.
SPARQ Systems'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 $-3.31 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 -29.17 mean?
SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -29.17 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SPARQ Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SPARQ Systems ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is SPARQ Systems' EV-to-EBIT too high?
SPARQ Systems' current EV-to-EBIT is -29.17. Based on the distribution chart, SPARQ Systems ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SPARQ Systems has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPARQ Systems' EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SPARQ Systems ranks #999999 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SPARQ Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.94, based on 2,378 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 SPARQ Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SPARQ Systems's current EV-to-EBIT is -29.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPARQ Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.87 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -29.17. SPARQ Systems' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SPARQ Systems (SPRQF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -29.17 as of Aug. 01, 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 SPARQ Systems (SPRQF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SPARQ Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.87 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81. GuruFocus considers SPARQ Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPRQF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -29.17
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.87 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 1 warning sign

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


SPARQ Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges SPRQ:Canada
Address Innovation Park, 945 Princess Street, Box 212, Kingston, ON, CAN, K7L 0E9
SPARQ Systems Inc designs and manufactures next generation single-phase microinverters for residential and commercial solar electric applications. The company has developed a proprietary photovoltaic (PV) solution called the Quad; the Quad inverter optimizes four PV modules with a single microinverter, simplifying design and installation, and lowering cost for solar power installations when compared to existing market offerings. Its products include Quad2, Quad3, Q1200 Microinverter, SparqLinq, SparqVu, and SparqSync. The company derives revenue from the sale of hardware, including microinverters and their associated peripherals.
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