AMBO (Ambow Education Holding) EV-to-EBITDA: 22.40 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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AMBO Ambow Education Holding Ltd AMBO
44 GF Score
Price $2.09
GF Value $1.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA?

Ambow Education Holding AMBO 44 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.40 as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates AMBO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, Ambow Education Holding ranks worse than 90.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ambow Education Holding's enterprise value is $10.64 Mil. Ambow Education Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.48 Mil. Therefore, Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AMBO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -150.04   Med: -4.92   Max: 254.02
Current: 22.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ambow Education Holding was 254.02. The lowest was -150.04. And the median was -4.92.

AMBO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.05% of 211 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.22 vs AMBO: 22.40

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 (2026-08-28), Ambow Education Holding's stock price is $2.09. Ambow Education Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.096. Therefore, Ambow Education Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.77.

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


Ambow Education Holding  (AMEX:AMBO) 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.

Ambow Education Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.09/0.096
=21.77

Ambow Education Holding's share price for today is $2.09.
Ambow Education Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.096.

* 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?


Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambow Education Holding'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.

Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ambow Education Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.65 -3.21 -6.53 7.96 17.17

Ambow Education Holding Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 35.17 33.72 17.17 15.82 23.46

AMBO vs WAFU, ASPU, EEIQ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ambow Education Holding'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.


Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ambow Education Holding EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=10.640/0.475
=22.40

Ambow Education Holding's current Enterprise Value is $10.64 Mil.
Ambow Education Holding's EBITDA 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 $0.48 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 22.40 mean?
Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.40 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ambow Education Holding. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #190 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ambow Education Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.40. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Ambow Education Holding's value of 22.40 is 210.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #190 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ambow Education Holding has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambow Education Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WAFU and ASPU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ambow Education Holding ranks #190 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ambow Education Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Ambow Education Holding's value of 22.40 is 210.2% above this benchmark. 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 7.22, based on 211 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. Ambow Education Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.40 is 210.2% 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 Ambow Education Holding. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambow Education Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambow Education Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.09 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.40 and 210.2% above the Education industry median of 7.22. Ambow Education Holding's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.40 as of Aug. 28, 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 Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambow Education Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.09 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48. GuruFocus considers Ambow Education Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 22.40
  • GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.09 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 210.2% above the Education median (#190 of 211)

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


Ambow Education Holding Business Description

Address 10080 N. Wolfe Road, Suite SW3 - 200, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Ambow Education Holding Ltd is an AI-driven technology educational company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is developing a new HybriU AI Digital Education Solution that transforms the educational environment, bridging the gap between traditional methods and the future of digital learning. The solution combines sophisticated software and hardware to create an AI-powered digital and hybrid classroom, designed to enhance educational delivery and engagement. In addition, the group offers high-quality, individualized, and dynamic career education services and products through the operation of its for-profit colleges. Substantially the majority of the group's revenues are derived from the United States, based on the geographical locations where services are provided to customers.
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