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AlightALIT -6.39%42 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.96 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALIT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Software companies, Alight ranks worse than 51177.02% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Alight's enterprise value is $2,474 Mil.
Alight's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,564 Mil. Therefore, Alight's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alight's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ALIT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4 Med: 8.17 Max: 26.37
Current: -0.96
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Alight was 26.37. The lowest was -3.40. And the median was 8.17.
ALIT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1954
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.385
vs ALIT: -0.96
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 (2026-07-20), Alight's stock price is $20.35.
Alight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-117.440. Therefore, Alight'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).
Alight (NYSE:ALIT) 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.
Alight's share price for today is $20.35.
Alight'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 $-117.440.
* 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 Alight'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 - Application subindustry, Alight'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.
Alight EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Alight's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alight's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Alight's current Enterprise Value is $2,474 Mil.
Alight'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 $-2,564 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.
Alight (ALIT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.96 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alight. According to the industry distribution chart, Alight ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry.
Is Alight's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Alight's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.96. Based on the distribution chart, Alight ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alight has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alight's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CURR and API?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Alight ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Alight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39. 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 10.39, based on 1,954 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 Alight. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alight's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alight (ALIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.84, compared to a current price of $20.35 — trading 197.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.96. Alight's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Alight (ALIT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.96 as of Jul. 20, 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 Alight (ALIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alight stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.35 is trading 197.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.84.
GuruFocus considers Alight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALIT:
EV-to-EBITDA: -0.96
GF Value™: $6.84 vs. price of $20.35 (197.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alight Inc is a technology-enabled services company delivering human capital management solutions to many complex organizations. This includes the implementation and administration of employee benefits (e.g., health, wealth, and leave benefits) solutions, which currently operate under one reportable segment, Employer Solutions. The Employer Solutions segment is driven by the Alight Worklife platform, and includes integrated benefits administration, healthcare navigation, financial well-being, leave of absence management, and retiree healthcare. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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