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Akamai TechnologiesAKAM +4.06%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.47 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates AKAM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,960 Software companies, Akamai Technologies ranks worse than 67.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Akamai Technologies's enterprise value is $22,772 Mil.
Akamai Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,304 Mil. Therefore, Akamai Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akamai Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AKAM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.74 Med: 14.48 Max: 21.15
Current: 17.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Akamai Technologies was 21.15. The lowest was 9.74. And the median was 14.48.
AKAM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.19% of 1960
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.5
vs AKAM: 17.47
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.
Akamai Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Akamai Technologies's share price for today is $122.67.
Akamai Technologies'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 $2.970.
* 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 Akamai Technologies'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Akamai Technologies'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.
Akamai Technologies EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Akamai Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akamai Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Akamai Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $22,772 Mil.
Akamai Technologies'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 $1,304 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.
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.47 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Akamai Technologies. This is 21% above median its historical median of 14.48. Over the past decade, Akamai Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.74 to 21.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1317 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Akamai Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Akamai Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.47 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.74 to a high of 21.15. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. Akamai Technologies' value of 17.47 is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1317 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Akamai Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akamai Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TOST and GEN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Akamai Technologies ranks #1317 out of 1960 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Akamai Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. Akamai Technologies' value of 17.47 is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Akamai Technologies' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.74 to 21.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 10.50, Akamai Technologies 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.50, based on 1,960 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. Akamai Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.47 is 66.4% 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 Akamai Technologies. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akamai Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.47, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akamai Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.48, compared to a current price of $122.67 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.47, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 66.4% above the Software industry median of 10.50. Akamai Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akamai Technologies (AKAM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.47 as of Aug. 04, 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 Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akamai Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $122.67 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $112.48.
GuruFocus considers Akamai Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKAM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.47 (21% above median its 10-year median of 14.48)
GF Value™: $112.48 vs. price of $122.67 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Software median (#1317 of 1960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akamai operates a content delivery network, in which customers store content on distributed servers to deliver it to their own customers more quickly. Akamai has over 350,000 servers distributed over 4,350 points of presence in more than 700 cities globally. This network supports upward of 20% of global internet traffic, generating massive amounts of data. Using data generated by the delivery network, the firm offers cybersecurity products and cloud computing services, ranging from API security to zero-trust enterprise access, which has surpassed the delivery network in revenue and importance. As of 2026, the primary focus has shifted to offering computing hardware as a service, with an emphasis on serving large language model providers such as Anthropic.
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