AACG (ATA Creativity Global) EV-to-EBITDA: -15.40 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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AACG ATA Creativity Global AACG
63 GF Score
Price $0.90
GF Value $1.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA?

ATA Creativity Global AACG +1.81% 63 EV-to-EBITDA is -15.40 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates AACG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Education companies, ATA Creativity Global ranks worse than 476190% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ATA Creativity Global's enterprise value is $33.30 Mil. ATA Creativity Global's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.16 Mil. Therefore, ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -15.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AACG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.57   Med: -4.73   Max: 11.47
Current: -15.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ATA Creativity Global was 11.47. The lowest was -57.57. And the median was -4.73.

AACG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 210 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.955 vs AACG: -15.40

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-06), ATA Creativity Global's stock price is $0.90. ATA Creativity Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.213. Therefore, ATA Creativity Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


ATA Creativity Global  (NAS:AACG) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

ATA Creativity Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.90/-0.213
=At Loss

ATA Creativity Global's share price for today is $0.90.
ATA Creativity Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.213.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA Chart

ATA Creativity Global Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.30 -7.72 -11.65 -10.28 -15.81

ATA Creativity Global Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -10.28 -12.35 -15.33 -57.45 -15.81

AACG vs RYET, GNS, STG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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ATA Creativity Global EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=33.303/-2.163
=-15.40

ATA Creativity Global's current Enterprise Value is $33.30 Mil.
ATA Creativity Global's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.16 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -15.40 mean?
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -15.40 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Education industry.
Is ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.40. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's EV-to-EBITDA compare to RYET and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 210 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ATA Creativity Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.96. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.96, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $0.90 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.40. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.40 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.90 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18. GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AACG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -15.40
  • GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $0.90 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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


ATA Creativity Global Business Description

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Address WenhuaKechuangYuan, Huayuan Boulevard. 365, c/o Room No.507, Building No.3, BinhuZhuoyueCheng, Baohe, Anhui, Hefei, CHN, 230051
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
63GF Score

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