MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) EV-to-EBIT: 8.82 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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XMAD:MFEA MFE-MediaForEurope XMAD:MFEA
73 GF Score
Price €2.62
GF Value €4.80
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What is MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT?

MFE-MediaForEurope XMAD:MFEA +1.08% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 8.82 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates XMAD:MFEA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Media - Diversified companies, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks better than 58.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MFE-MediaForEurope's Enterprise Value is €4,045 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €459 Mil. Therefore, MFE-MediaForEurope's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.82.

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

XMAD:MFEA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 11.59   Max: 43.53
Current: 8.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MFE-MediaForEurope was 43.53. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 11.59.

XMAD:MFEA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.03% of 641 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.59 vs XMAD:MFEA: 8.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MFE-MediaForEurope's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,439 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €459 Mil. MFE-MediaForEurope's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.33%.


MFE-MediaForEurope  (XMAD:MFEA) 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) %.

MFE-MediaForEurope's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=458.6/4438.74392
=10.33 %

MFE-MediaForEurope's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,439 Mil.
MFE-MediaForEurope'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 €459 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.


MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MFE-MediaForEurope'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.

MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT Chart

MFE-MediaForEurope Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.59 7.18 8.70 11.72 10.84

MFE-MediaForEurope Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 12.74 10.48 30.52 10.84 10.79

XMAD:MFEA vs NXST: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, MFE-MediaForEurope'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.


MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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MFE-MediaForEurope EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4044.886/458.6
=8.82

MFE-MediaForEurope's current Enterprise Value is €4,045 Mil.
MFE-MediaForEurope'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 €459 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 8.82 mean?
MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.82 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 11.59. Over the past decade, MFE-MediaForEurope's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 43.53. According to the industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #269 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MFE-MediaForEurope's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.82 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 43.53. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59. MFE-MediaForEurope's value of 8.82 is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #269 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MFE-MediaForEurope has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFE-MediaForEurope's EV-to-EBIT compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MFE-MediaForEurope ranks #269 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts MFE-MediaForEurope in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59. MFE-MediaForEurope's value of 8.82 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MFE-MediaForEurope's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 43.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 10.59, MFE-MediaForEurope 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 10.59, based on 641 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. MFE-MediaForEurope's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.82 is 16.7% 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 MFE-MediaForEurope and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MFE-MediaForEurope's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.82, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 11.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFE-MediaForEurope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.80, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.82, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 16.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.59. MFE-MediaForEurope's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.82 as of Jul. 28, 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 MFE-MediaForEurope (XMAD:MFEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFE-MediaForEurope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.80. GuruFocus considers MFE-MediaForEurope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:MFEA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.82 (24% below median its 10-year median of 11.59)
  • GF Value™: €4.80 vs. price of €2.62 (45.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#269 of 641)

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


MFE-MediaForEurope Business Description

Address Viale Europa 46, Cologno Monzese, Milan, ITA, 20093
MFE-MediaForEurope is a commercial TV operator in the Italian and Spanish commercial TV sector, offering free-to-air television programming on general interest channels (Canale 5, Italia 1 and Rete 4 in Italy, and Tele5 and Cuatro in Spain) and a wide portfolio of semigeneralist and thematic channels available in linear and on-demand OTT services comprising a broad range of cinema, TV series and children's channel content. The group generates maximum revenue from TV advertising, and the rest from sales of TV rights and productions, pay streaming service, movie distribution, construction, rental, and maintenance of TV equipment, etc. The company's operating segments are: Italy, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Spain.
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