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Advantage SolutionsADV +7.97%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 24.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks worse than 83.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Advantage Solutions's enterprise value is $1,886 Mil.
Advantage Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $78 Mil. Therefore, Advantage Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 24.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advantage Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADV'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.27 Med: 11.88 Max: 83.21
Current: 24.19
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Advantage Solutions was 83.21. The lowest was -28.27. And the median was 11.88.
ADV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.91% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs ADV: 24.19
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.
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.
Advantage Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Advantage Solutions's share price for today is $36.38.
Advantage Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-18.740.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Advantage Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $1,886 Mil.
Advantage Solutions's EBITDA 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 $78 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.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 24.19 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Advantage Solutions. This is 104% above median its historical median of 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #626 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Advantage Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Advantage Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.19 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 11.88. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Advantage Solutions' value of 24.19 is 233.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #626 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEXN and QNST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #626 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Advantage Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Advantage Solutions' value of 24.19 is 233.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Advantage Solutions has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 746 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. Advantage Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.19 is 233.9% 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-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 Advantage Solutions. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.19, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.86, compared to a current price of $36.38 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.19, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 233.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.19 as of Jul. 25, 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.38 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.86.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
EV-to-EBITDA: 24.19 (104% above median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: $59.86 vs. price of $36.38 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#626 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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