FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.46 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA?

FirstWave Cloud Technology ASX:FCT -6.67% EV-to-EBITDA is -1.46 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Software companies, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks worse than 51282% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, FirstWave Cloud Technology's enterprise value is A$17.03 Mil. FirstWave Cloud Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.68 Mil. Therefore, FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:FCT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.08   Med: -4.59   Max: -0.53
Current: -1.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of FirstWave Cloud Technology was -0.53. The lowest was -17.08. And the median was -4.59.

ASX:FCT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1950 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.49 vs ASX:FCT: -1.46

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 (2026-07-18), FirstWave Cloud Technology's stock price is A$0.007. FirstWave Cloud Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.009. Therefore, FirstWave Cloud Technology'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).


FirstWave Cloud Technology  (ASX:FCT) 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.

FirstWave Cloud Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.007/-0.009
=At Loss

FirstWave Cloud Technology's share price for today is A$0.007.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. FirstWave Cloud Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.009.

* 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?


FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstWave Cloud Technology'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.

FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA Chart

FirstWave Cloud Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.04 -5.39 -7.48 -4.11 -2.55

FirstWave Cloud Technology Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 0.00 -4.11 0.00 -2.55 0.00

ASX:FCT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, FirstWave Cloud Technology'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.


FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



FirstWave Cloud Technology EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17.029/-11.678
=-1.46

FirstWave Cloud Technology's current Enterprise Value is A$17.03 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. FirstWave Cloud Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-11.68 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 -1.46 mean?
FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.46 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on FirstWave Cloud Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #999999 out of 1950 companies in the Software industry.
Is FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
FirstWave Cloud Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.46. Based on the distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #999999 out of 1950 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does FirstWave Cloud Technology's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, FirstWave Cloud Technology ranks #999999 out of 1950 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places FirstWave Cloud Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49. 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 10.49, based on 1,950 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 FirstWave Cloud Technology. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstWave Cloud Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstWave Cloud Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.46. 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 FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.46 as of Jul. 18, 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.

FirstWave Cloud Technology Business Description

Address 50 Cavill Avenue, Level 13, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4217
FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd is a technology company offering a comprehensive end-to-end solution for network discovery, management, and cybersecurity by developing and selling network monitoring and internet security software. Its product offerings include NMIS9 (Network Management Information System), Secure Traffic Manager Platform, CyberCision Platform, and Open-Audit (a network auditing discovery solution), among others. The company mainly caters to the needs of MSPs and service providers, government entities, and enterprises. It has only one reportable segment, being the development and sale of software. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Australia, followed by the USA and Canada, Latin America, and the Rest of the world.