Lyft (XSWX:LYFT) EV-to-EBIT: 409.65 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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What is Lyft EV-to-EBIT?

Lyft XSWX:LYFT -0.17% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 409.65 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LYFT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF14.73. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,778 Software companies, Lyft ranks worse than 97.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lyft's Enterprise Value is CHF4,826 Mil. Lyft's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF12 Mil. Therefore, Lyft's EV-to-EBIT for today is 409.65.

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

XSWX:LYFT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -283.79   Med: -4.61   Max: 418
Current: 406.43

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lyft was 418.00. The lowest was -283.79. And the median was -4.61.

XSWX:LYFT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
97.53% of 1778 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.965 vs XSWX:LYFT: 406.43

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lyft's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,098 Mil. Lyft's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF12 Mil. Lyft's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.29%.


Lyft  (XSWX:LYFT) 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) %.

Lyft'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 )
=11.781/4097.5421
=0.29 %

Lyft's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF4,098 Mil.
Lyft'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 CHF12 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.


Lyft EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lyft EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lyft'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.

Lyft EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lyft 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 -13.47 -2.15 -17.51 84.97 -221.72

Lyft 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 44.39 45.72 -221.72 -236.28 336.45

XSWX:LYFT vs YOU, DAVE, DUOL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Lyft'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.


Lyft EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Lyft EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4826.119/11.781
=409.65

Lyft's current Enterprise Value is CHF4,826 Mil.
Lyft'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 CHF12 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 409.65 mean?
Lyft (XSWX:LYFT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 409.65 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lyft and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lyft ranks #1734 out of 1778 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Lyft's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lyft's current EV-to-EBIT is 409.65. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.97. Lyft's value of 409.65 is 2833.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lyft ranks #1734 out of 1778 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lyft has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lyft's EV-to-EBIT compare to YOU and DAVE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lyft ranks #1734 out of 1778 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lyft in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.97. Lyft's value of 409.65 is 2833.4% above this benchmark. 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 13.97, based on 1,778 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. Lyft's current EV-to-EBIT of 409.65 is 2833.4% 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 Lyft and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lyft's current EV-to-EBIT is 409.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lyft stock overvalued right now?
Lyft (XSWX:LYFT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 409.65. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF14.73, compared to a current price of CHF13.91 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 409.65 and 2833.4% above the Software industry median of 13.97. Lyft's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Lyft (XSWX:LYFT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 409.65 as of Aug. 21, 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 Lyft (XSWX:LYFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF13.91 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF14.73.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LYFT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 409.65
  • GF Value™: CHF14.73 vs. price of CHF13.91 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2833.4% above the Software median (#1734 of 1778)

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


Lyft Business Description

Address 185 Berry Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the US and Canada, connecting riders and drivers over the Lyft app. Incorporated in 2013 and public since 2019, Lyft offers a variety of rides via private vehicles, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury ones. Besides ride-share, Lyft has entered the bike- and scooter-share market to bring multimodal transportation options to users.
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