Yelp (YELP) EV-to-EBIT: 7.64 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 81% Below Median

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What is Yelp EV-to-EBIT?

Yelp YELP -1.79% 70 EV-to-EBIT is 7.64 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 40.35. GuruFocus rates YELP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Interactive Media companies, Yelp ranks better than 56.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Yelp's Enterprise Value is $1,337 Mil. Yelp's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $175 Mil. Therefore, Yelp's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.64.

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

YELP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -167.06   Med: 40.35   Max: 1996.55
Current: 7.64

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Yelp was 1996.55. The lowest was -167.06. And the median was 40.35.

YELP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.36% of 330 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 9.48 vs YELP: 7.64

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Yelp's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,396 Mil. Yelp's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $175 Mil. Yelp's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.55%.


Yelp  (NYSE:YELP) 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) %.

Yelp'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 )
=175.128/1395.56252
=12.55 %

Yelp's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,396 Mil.
Yelp'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 $175 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.


Yelp EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Yelp EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yelp'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.

Yelp EV-to-EBIT Chart

Yelp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Yelp Quarterly Data
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YELP vs TBLA, WBTN, RUM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Yelp'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.


Yelp EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Yelp EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1337.457/175.128
=7.64

Yelp's current Enterprise Value is $1,337 Mil.
Yelp'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 $175 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 7.64 mean?
Yelp (YELP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.64 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Yelp and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 40.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #144 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Yelp's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Yelp's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.64 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 40.35. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48. Yelp's value of 7.64 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yelp ranks #144 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yelp has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yelp's EV-to-EBIT compare to TBLA and WBTN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #144 out of 330 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Yelp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48. Yelp's value of 7.64 is 19.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 40.35 vs. the industry median of 9.48, Yelp 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Interactive Media companies is 9.48, based on 330 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. Yelp's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.64 is 19.4% 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 Yelp and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yelp's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.64, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 40.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yelp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp (YELP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.78, compared to a current price of $24.11 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.64, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 40.35 and 19.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 9.48. Yelp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Yelp (YELP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.64 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 Yelp (YELP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.11 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.78. GuruFocus considers Yelp to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YELP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.64 (81% below median its 10-year median of 40.35)
  • GF Value™: $44.78 vs. price of $24.11 (46.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.4% below the Interactive Media median (#144 of 330)

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


Yelp Business Description

Address 350 Mission Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Yelp Inc operates in the online content market based in the United States. It provides a web-based platform and mobile application to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers. The platform assists consumers through product reviews, tips, photos and videos thereby enabling them in making appropriate buying decisions and posting their feedbacks. Its products and services includes Advertising Products and Business Page Products. In addition, it also lets the buyers directly transact with businesses directly through its platform. Yelp generates revenue mainly from the sale of advertising on its website and mobile app to businesses. The company generates majority of the revenue from United States, and also has its presence in other countries.
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