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StagwellSTGW +0.86%68 EV-to-EBIT is 27.29 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 21.80. GuruFocus rates STGW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Media - Diversified companies, Stagwell ranks worse than 78.04% 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.
Stagwell's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,450 Mil.
Stagwell'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 $144 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.
Stagwell EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Stagwell EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stagwell'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Stagwell'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.
Stagwell EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Stagwell's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stagwell's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Stagwell's current Enterprise Value is $3,919 Mil.
Stagwell'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 $144 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.
Stagwell (STGW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.29 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Stagwell and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, Stagwell's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.99 to 76.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Stagwell ranks #494 out of 633 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Stagwell's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Stagwell's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.29 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 76.95. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Stagwell's value of 27.29 is 158.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stagwell ranks #494 out of 633 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stagwell has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stagwell's EV-to-EBIT compare to ZD and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stagwell ranks #494 out of 633 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Stagwell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Stagwell's value of 27.29 is 158.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Stagwell's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.99 to 76.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 10.56, Stagwell 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.56, based on 633 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. Stagwell's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.29 is 158.4% 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 Stagwell and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stagwell's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.29, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 21.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stagwell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stagwell (STGW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $9.36 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.29, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 158.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.56. Stagwell's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Stagwell (STGW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.29 as of Aug. 13, 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 Stagwell (STGW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stagwell stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.36 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97.
GuruFocus considers Stagwell to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STGW:
EV-to-EBIT: 27.29 (25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80)
GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $9.36 (135.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#494 of 633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STGW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stagwell Inc is a challenger network using AI to deliver marketing and advertising solutions to its clients. It operates in five reportable segments: Marketing Services, Digital Transformation, Media and Commerce, Communications, and The Marketing Cloud. Maximum revenue is generated from the Marketing Services segment, which offers social media solutions, designs breakthrough brand campaigns, and creates immersive experiential marketing programs and social engagement strategies, helping clients connect with audiences across digital platforms. The various brands operating under this segment include 72 and Sunny, Anomaly, NRG, Harris Insights, TEAM, and Movers & Shaker. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the UK and other countries.
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