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TrueBlueTBI +0.30%63 EV-to-EBIT is -17.77 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates TBI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, TrueBlue ranks worse than 117233.18% 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.
TrueBlue's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $327 Mil.
TrueBlue'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 $-24 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.
TrueBlue EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
TrueBlue EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TrueBlue'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, TrueBlue'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.
TrueBlue EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, TrueBlue's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TrueBlue's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
TrueBlue's current Enterprise Value is $418 Mil.
TrueBlue'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 $-24 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.
TrueBlue (TBI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -17.77 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on TrueBlue and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is TrueBlue's EV-to-EBIT too high?
TrueBlue's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.77. Based on the distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TrueBlue has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TrueBlue's EV-to-EBIT compare to HQI and MHH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #999999 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places TrueBlue in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.95. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.95, based on 853 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 TrueBlue and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TrueBlue's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TrueBlue stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue (TBI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.51, compared to a current price of $9.95 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -17.77. TrueBlue's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 TrueBlue (TBI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -17.77 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 TrueBlue (TBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.95 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.51.
GuruFocus considers TrueBlue to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TBI:
EV-to-EBIT: -17.77
GF Value™: $7.51 vs. price of $9.95 (32.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TrueBlue Inc is a provider of specialized workforce solutions that connect employers with talent. Its reportable segments include PeopleReady, which provides blue-collar contingent staffing and delivers on-demand and skilled labor across industries such as construction, transportation, retail, hospitality, and energy. The PeopleManagement segment offers contingent labor and outsourced industrial workforce solutions, mainly on-site at client facilities, through its OnSite and Centerline operations, focusing on workforce management and commercial driver services. PeopleSolutions delivers services focused on professional and specialized talent acquisition, as well as workforce management and compliance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the PeopleReady segment.
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