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TelefonicaXMAD:TEF -1.12%57 EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates XMAD:TEF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica ranks worse than 63.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:TEF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 9.38 Max: 33.89
Current: 16.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Telefonica was 33.89. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 9.38.
XMAD:TEF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 63.03% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.57
vs XMAD:TEF: 16.90
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.
Telefonica's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €25,756 Mil.
Telefonica'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 €1,557 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.
Telefonica EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Telefonica EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telefonica'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica'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.
Telefonica EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Telefonica's current Enterprise Value is €26,308 Mil.
Telefonica'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 €1,557 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.
Telefonica (XMAD:TEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.90 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Telefonica and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 9.38. Over the past decade, Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.34 to 33.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #179 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Telefonica's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.90 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 9.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 33.89. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Telefonica's value of 16.90 is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #179 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telefonica has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica ranks #179 out of 284 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Telefonica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Telefonica's value of 16.90 is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Telefonica's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.34 to 33.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 13.57, Telefonica 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.57, based on 284 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. Telefonica's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.90 is 24.5% 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 Telefonica and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telefonica's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.90, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica (XMAD:TEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.75, compared to a current price of €3.61 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.90, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 24.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.57. Telefonica's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Telefonica (XMAD:TEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 as of Aug. 06, 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 Telefonica (XMAD:TEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.61 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.75.
GuruFocus considers Telefonica to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:TEF:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.90 (80% above median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: €3.75 vs. price of €3.61 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#179 of 284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:TEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonica is a telecommunications operator with presence in Spain (where it is the incumbent operator), the UK, Germany, Brazil, and Latin American countries. The company derives more than 30% of its revenue from Spain, close to 20% from Germany, and 20% from Brazil. Its UK operations are held through a joint venture with Virgin Media. For several years, Telefonica has been simplifying its corporate structure by selling noncore assets.
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