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Sprout SocialSPT 67 EV-to-EBIT is -12.94 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Software companies, Sprout Social ranks worse than 56721.44% on this metric.
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.
Sprout Social's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $277.4 Mil.
Sprout Social'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 $-35.0 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.
Sprout Social EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sprout Social EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprout Social'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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sprout Social'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.
Sprout Social EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sprout Social's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprout Social's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sprout Social's current Enterprise Value is $453.3 Mil.
Sprout Social'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 $-35.0 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.
Sprout Social (SPT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -12.94 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sprout Social and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry.
Is Sprout Social's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sprout Social's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.94. Based on the distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLND and MFI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sprout Social in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.26, based on 1,763 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 Sprout Social and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprout Social's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.60, compared to a current price of $8.63 — trading 76.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -12.94. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -12.94 as of Jul. 19, 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.63 is trading 76.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.60.
GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SPT:
EV-to-EBIT: -12.94
GF Value™: $36.60 vs. price of $8.63 (76.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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