TDAY (USA Today Co) EV-to-EBIT: 13.19 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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TDAY USA Today Co Inc TDAY
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Price $7.04
GF Value $3.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT?

USA Today Co TDAY +2.92% 47 EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 18.95. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks worse than 57.8% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, USA Today Co's Enterprise Value is $2,058 Mil. USA Today Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $156 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TDAY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -204.15   Med: 18.95   Max: 77.7
Current: 13.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of USA Today Co was 77.70. The lowest was -204.15. And the median was 18.95.

TDAY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
57.8% of 635 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.7 vs TDAY: 13.19

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. USA Today Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,280 Mil. USA Today Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $156 Mil. USA Today Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.84%.


USA Today Co  (NYSE:TDAY) 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) %.

USA Today Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=156.015/2280.1599
=6.84 %

USA Today Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,280 Mil.
USA Today Co'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 $156 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.


USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.

USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

USA Today Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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USA Today Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.09 18.43 18.77 15.31 14.62

TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.


USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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USA Today Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2058.464/156.015
=13.19

USA Today Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,058 Mil.
USA Today Co'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 $156 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 13.19 mean?
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 18.95. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #367 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.19 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 18.95. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. USA Today Co's value of 13.19 is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #367 out of 635 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #367 out of 635 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.70. USA Today Co's value of 13.19 is 23.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.95 vs. the industry median of 10.70, USA Today Co 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 10.70, 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. USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.19 is 23.3% 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 USA Today Co 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. USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.19, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 18.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.35, compared to a current price of $7.04 — trading 110.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.19, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 18.95 and 23.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.70. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 as of Aug. 16, 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.04 is trading 110.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.35. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDAY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.19 (30% below median its 10-year median of 18.95)
  • GF Value™: $3.35 vs. price of $7.04 (110.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#367 of 635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


USA Today Co Business Description

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USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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