Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) EV-to-EBIT: 0.22 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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What is Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT?

Helios and Matheson Analytics STU:QCLP EV-to-EBIT is 0.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.20. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Helios and Matheson Analytics's Enterprise Value is €-15.1 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 was €-69.7 Mil. Therefore, Helios and Matheson Analytics's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.22.

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

STU:QCLP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.2
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Helios and Matheson Analytics was 0.20. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.20.

STU:QCLP's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 13.885 vs STU:QCLP: 0.18

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Helios and Matheson Analytics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was €-4.9 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 was €-69.7 Mil. Helios and Matheson Analytics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was 1,413.62%.


Helios and Matheson Analytics  (STU:QCLP) 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) %.

Helios and Matheson Analytics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2018 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2018 )
=-69.693/-4.9301
=1,413.62 %

Helios and Matheson Analytics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was €-4.9 Mil.
Helios and Matheson Analytics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-69.7 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.


Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios and Matheson Analytics'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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT Chart

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Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Helios and Matheson Analytics'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.


Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Helios and Matheson Analytics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helios and Matheson Analytics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Helios and Matheson Analytics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Helios and Matheson Analytics's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-15.122/-69.693
=0.22

Helios and Matheson Analytics's current Enterprise Value is €-15.1 Mil.
Helios and Matheson Analytics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-69.7 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 0.22 mean?
Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helios and Matheson Analytics and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Helios and Matheson Analytics' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.18 to 0.20.
Is Helios and Matheson Analytics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helios and Matheson Analytics' current EV-to-EBIT of 0.22 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.20. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.89. Helios and Matheson Analytics' value of 0.22 is 98.4% below this industry median.
How does Helios and Matheson Analytics' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
Helios and Matheson Analytics' EV-to-EBIT of 0.22 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.89. Helios and Matheson Analytics' value of 0.22 is 98.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Helios and Matheson Analytics' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.18 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 13.89, Helios and Matheson Analytics has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.89, based on 1,774 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. Helios and Matheson Analytics's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.22 is 98.4% below 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 Helios and Matheson Analytics and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios and Matheson Analytics's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.22, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios and Matheson Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.22. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.22, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 98.4% below the Software industry median of 13.89. 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 Helios and Matheson Analytics (STU:QCLP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.22 as of Aug. 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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics Business Description

Address Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc is a United States-based company, that engages in the provision of information technology services and solutions. Its services include application value management, application development, integration, independent validation, infrastructure, information management, and analytics services. The company serves various industries including financial, healthcare, retail, education, and government.