Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.97 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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ASX:NEC Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd ASX:NEC
63 GF Score
Price A$0.94
GF Value A$1.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ASX:NEC -1.05% 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates ASX:NEC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks better than 63.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's enterprise value is A$1,606 Mil. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$323 Mil. Therefore, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:NEC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.01   Med: 7.38   Max: 13.67
Current: 4.96

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings was 13.67. The lowest was -19.01. And the median was 7.38.

ASX:NEC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.94% of 746 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245 vs ASX:NEC: 4.96

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 (2026-07-25), Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's stock price is A$0.94. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.580. Therefore, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 1.62.

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


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings  (ASX:NEC) 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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.94/0.580
=1.62

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's share price for today is A$0.94.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.580.

* 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?


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings'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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:NEC vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings'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.


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


ASX:NEC
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Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1605.731/323.3
=4.97

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current Enterprise Value is A$1,606 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$323 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 4.97 mean?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.97 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings. This is 33% below median its historical median of 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #269 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.97 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.38. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' value of 4.97 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #269 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ranks #269 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' value of 4.97 is 31.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has consistently been below 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. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.97 is 31.4% below 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings. 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. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.97, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.35, compared to a current price of A$0.94 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.97, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 31.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.97 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 Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.94 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.35. GuruFocus considers Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NEC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.97 (33% below median its 10-year median of 7.38)
  • GF Value™: A$1.35 vs. price of A$0.94 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#269 of 746)

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


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NNMTF:USA
Address 1 Denison Street, Level 9, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
Nine Entertainment is the largest media conglomerate in Australia. It operates Nine Network, a free-to-air TV network across five capital cities, as well as in a number of regional areas. It owns 9Now, a leading broadcast video on demand, or BVOD, business. Its publishing unit is the second-largest newspaper group in Australia with key mastheads such as Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age. Nine also operates a leading domestic-owned subscription video on demand, or SVOD, business in Australia called Stan, and a talk-based radio network. In March 2026, Nine completed the purchase of outdoor advertising entity QMS Media for AUD 850 million.
63GF Score

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