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ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.56%69 EV-to-EBIT is 10.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 18.74. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 50.71% 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.
Scholastic's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €860 Mil.
Scholastic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €86 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.
Scholastic EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Scholastic EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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 Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Scholastic's current Enterprise Value is €897 Mil.
Scholastic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €86 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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.45 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 18.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #313 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Scholastic's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Scholastic's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.45 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 18.74. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. Scholastic's value of 10.45 is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #313 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's EV-to-EBIT compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #313 out of 635 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. Scholastic's value of 10.45 is 2.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.74 vs. the industry median of 10.70, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.70, based on 635 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. Scholastic's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.45 is 2.3% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.45, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 18.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.73, compared to a current price of €35.60 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.45, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 18.74 and 2.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.70. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.45 as of Aug. 17, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.60 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.73.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.45 (44% below median its 10-year median of 18.74)
GF Value™: €33.73 vs. price of €35.60 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#313 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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