ZIP (ZipRecruiter) EV-to-EBIT: 6.33 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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ZIP ZipRecruiter Inc ZIP
72 GF Score
Price $4.70
GF Value $7.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT?

ZipRecruiter ZIP -0.42% 72 EV-to-EBIT is 6.33 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 15.30. GuruFocus rates ZIP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Interactive Media companies, ZipRecruiter ranks better than 65.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, ZipRecruiter's Enterprise Value is $477.6 Mil. ZipRecruiter's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $75.5 Mil. Therefore, ZipRecruiter's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.33.

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

ZIP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1197.35   Med: 15.3   Max: 1063.63
Current: 6.33

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of ZipRecruiter was 1063.63. The lowest was -1197.35. And the median was 15.30.

ZIP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
65.36% of 332 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 9.365 vs ZIP: 6.33

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. ZipRecruiter's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $399.5 Mil. ZipRecruiter's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $75.5 Mil. ZipRecruiter's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.88%.


ZipRecruiter  (NYSE:ZIP) 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) %.

ZipRecruiter'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 )
=75.45/399.53525
=18.88 %

ZipRecruiter's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $399.5 Mil.
ZipRecruiter'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 $75.5 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.


ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZipRecruiter'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.

ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT Chart

ZipRecruiter Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -325.25 16.63 14.10 32.82 -483.02

ZipRecruiter 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 -146.40 -64.25 -483.02 43.61 5.30

ZIP vs ZH, BMBL, FVRR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ZipRecruiter'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.


ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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ZipRecruiter EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=477.647/75.45
=6.33

ZipRecruiter's current Enterprise Value is $477.6 Mil.
ZipRecruiter'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 $75.5 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 6.33 mean?
ZipRecruiter (ZIP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.33 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ZipRecruiter and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 15.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #115 out of 332 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is ZipRecruiter's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ZipRecruiter's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.33 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 15.30. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.37. ZipRecruiter's value of 6.33 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #115 out of 332 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZipRecruiter has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZipRecruiter's EV-to-EBIT compare to ZH and BMBL?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #115 out of 332 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts ZipRecruiter in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.37. ZipRecruiter's value of 6.33 is 32.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.30 vs. the industry median of 9.37, ZipRecruiter 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 9.37, based on 332 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. ZipRecruiter's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.33 is 32.4% 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 ZipRecruiter and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZipRecruiter's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.33, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 15.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZipRecruiter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter (ZIP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.47, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.33, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 15.30 and 32.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 9.37. ZipRecruiter's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 ZipRecruiter (ZIP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.33 as of Aug. 15, 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 ZipRecruiter (ZIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.47. GuruFocus considers ZipRecruiter to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZIP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.33 (59% below median its 10-year median of 15.30)
  • GF Value™: $7.47 vs. price of $4.70 (37.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.4% below the Interactive Media median (#115 of 332)

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


ZipRecruiter Business Description

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Address 3000 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 3000, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 90405
ZipRecruiter Inc is an online employment marketplace that connects job seekers and employers through an AI-powered platform. The company provides recruiting solutions that help employers identify and hire qualified candidates while enabling job seekers to discover relevant job opportunities through intelligent matching and recommendation tools.
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