Zscaler (WBO:ZSCA) EV-to-EBIT: -811.02 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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WBO:ZSCA Zscaler Inc WBO:ZSCA
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Price €133.46
GF Value €252.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Zscaler EV-to-EBIT?

Zscaler WBO:ZSCA +3.44% 49 EV-to-EBIT is -811.02 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:ZSCA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €252.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Software companies, Zscaler ranks worse than 56433.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Zscaler's Enterprise Value is €20,184 Mil. Zscaler's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-25 Mil. Therefore, Zscaler's EV-to-EBIT for today is -811.02.

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

WBO:ZSCA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4120.92   Med: -161.51   Max: 10355.58
Current: -797.68

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Zscaler was 10355.58. The lowest was -4120.92. And the median was -161.51.

WBO:ZSCA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1772 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.2 vs WBO:ZSCA: -797.68

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Zscaler's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €16,683 Mil. Zscaler's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-25 Mil. Zscaler's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.15%.


Zscaler  (WBO:ZSCA) 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) %.

Zscaler's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-24.887/16683.3644
=-0.15 %

Zscaler's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €16,683 Mil.
Zscaler's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-25 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.


Zscaler EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Zscaler EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zscaler'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.

Zscaler EV-to-EBIT Chart

Zscaler Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -157.86 -65.72 -129.04 -1,626.23 -3,324.80

Zscaler Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2,927.42 -3,324.80 -2,698.16 -1,327.14 -667.23

WBO:ZSCA vs FFIV, MDB, OKTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Zscaler'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.


Zscaler EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Zscaler EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Zscaler's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=20183.927/-24.887
=-811.02

Zscaler's current Enterprise Value is €20,184 Mil.
Zscaler's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-25 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 -811.02 mean?
Zscaler (WBO:ZSCA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -811.02 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Zscaler and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry.
Is Zscaler's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Zscaler's current EV-to-EBIT is -811.02. Based on the distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zscaler has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zscaler's EV-to-EBIT compare to FFIV and MDB?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zscaler ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Zscaler in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20. 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 14.20, based on 1,772 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 Zscaler and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zscaler's current EV-to-EBIT is -811.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zscaler stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zscaler (WBO:ZSCA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €252.79, compared to a current price of €133.46 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -811.02. Zscaler's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Zscaler (WBO:ZSCA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -811.02 as of Aug. 04, 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 Zscaler (WBO:ZSCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zscaler stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €133.46 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €252.79. GuruFocus considers Zscaler to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ZSCA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -811.02
  • GF Value™: €252.79 vs. price of €133.46 (47.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Zscaler Business Description

Address 120 Holger Way, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Zscaler is a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, firm focusing on providing cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to primarily enterprise customers. Zscaler's offerings can be broadly partitioned into Zscaler Internet Access, which provides secure access to external applications, and Zscaler Private Access, which provides secure access to internal applications. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California, and went public in 2018.
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