YALA (Yalla Group) EV-to-EBIT: 0.05 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 99% Below Median

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YALA Yalla Group Ltd YALA
83 GF Score
Price $5.38
GF Value $5.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT?

Yalla Group YALA -0.37% 83 EV-to-EBIT is 0.05 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates YALA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,773 Software companies, Yalla Group ranks better than 96.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Yalla Group's Enterprise Value is $5.2 Mil. Yalla Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $115.4 Mil. Therefore, Yalla Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.05.

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

YALA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.01   Med: 4.15   Max: 1400.83
Current: 0.05

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Yalla Group was 1400.83. The lowest was -0.01. And the median was 4.15.

YALA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
96.5% of 1773 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.11 vs YALA: 0.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Yalla Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $134.3 Mil. Yalla Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $115.4 Mil. Yalla Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.95%.


Yalla Group  (NYSE:YALA) 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) %.

Yalla Group'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 )
=115.404/134.27367
=85.95 %

Yalla Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $134.3 Mil.
Yalla Group'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 $115.4 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.


Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yalla Group'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.

Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Yalla Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Yalla Group Quarterly Data
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YALA vs DJCO, MITK, RDVT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Yalla Group'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.


Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Yalla Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5.221/115.404
=0.05

Yalla Group's current Enterprise Value is $5.2 Mil.
Yalla Group'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 $115.4 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 0.05 mean?
Yalla Group (YALA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.05 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Yalla Group and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yalla Group ranks #62 out of 1773 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Yalla Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Yalla Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.05 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.15. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.11. Yalla Group's value of 0.05 is 99.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yalla Group ranks #62 out of 1773 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yalla Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yalla Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to DJCO and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Yalla Group ranks #62 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Yalla Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.11. Yalla Group's value of 0.05 is 99.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 14.11, Yalla Group 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.11, based on 1,773 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. Yalla Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.05 is 99.6% 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 Yalla Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yalla Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.05, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yalla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yalla Group (YALA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.74, compared to a current price of $5.38 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.05, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 99.6% below the Software industry median of 14.11. Yalla Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Yalla Group (YALA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.05 as of Aug. 11, 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 Yalla Group (YALA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yalla Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.38 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.74. GuruFocus considers Yalla Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for YALA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 0.05 (99% below median its 10-year median of 4.15)
  • GF Value™: $5.74 vs. price of $5.38 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.6% below the Software median (#62 of 1773)

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


Yalla Group Business Description

Address No 230, Building 16, P.O. Box: 501913, Dubai Internet City, Dubai, ARE
Yalla Group Ltd is a MENA-based online social networking and gaming company. It operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized majlis functions. The group has one operating segment, which is the social networking and entertainment platform.
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