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The Trade DeskTTD -3.67%86 EV-to-EBIT is 11.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 109.14. GuruFocus rates TTD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks worse than 55.05% 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.
The Trade Desk's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,684 Mil.
The Trade Desk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $614 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.
The Trade Desk EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Trade Desk EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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, The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Trade Desk's current Enterprise Value is $7,282 Mil.
The Trade Desk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $614 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.
The Trade Desk (TTD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 109.14. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #354 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.86 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 109.14. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.57. The Trade Desk's value of 11.86 is 12.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #354 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBIT compare to LFTO and MGNI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #354 out of 643 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Trade Desk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.57. The Trade Desk's value of 11.86 is 12.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 109.14 vs. the industry median of 10.57, The Trade Desk 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 10.57, based on 643 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. The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.86 is 12.2% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.86, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 109.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (TTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.92, compared to a current price of $17.58 — trading 86% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.86, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 109.14 and 12.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.57. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 The Trade Desk (TTD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.86 as of Jul. 22, 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 The Trade Desk (TTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.58 is trading 86% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.92.
GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TTD:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.86 (89% below median its 10-year median of 109.14)
GF Value™: $125.92 vs. price of $17.58 (86% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#354 of 643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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