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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BIO-key International's enterprise value is $3.75 Mil.
BIO-key International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.64 Mil. Therefore, BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BKYI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.45 Med: -1.8 Max: -0.07
Current: -0.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BIO-key International was -0.07. The lowest was -10.45. And the median was -1.80.
BKYI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 905
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.56
vs BKYI: -0.66
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.
BIO-key International (NAS:BKYI) 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.
BIO-key International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BIO-key International's share price for today is $2.9705.
BIO-key International'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 $-4.160.
* 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).
BIO-key International EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BIO-key International'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, BIO-key International'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.
BIO-key International EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
BIO-key International's current Enterprise Value is $3.75 Mil.
BIO-key International'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 $-5.64 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.
BIO-key International (BKYI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.66 as of Aug. 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 BIO-key International. According to the industry distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #999999 out of 905 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BIO-key International's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.66. Based on the distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #999999 out of 905 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BIO-key International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIO-key International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to IVDA and SUGP?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #999999 out of 905 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places BIO-key International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.56. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.56, based on 905 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 BIO-key International. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIO-key International's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIO-key International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIO-key International (BKYI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.66. BIO-key International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 BIO-key International (BKYI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.66 as of Aug. 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 BIO-key International (BKYI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIO-key International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30.
GuruFocus considers BIO-key International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKYI:
EV-to-EBITDA: -0.66
GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $2.97 (29.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKYI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BIO-key International Inc is a identity and access management (IAM) platform provider enabling secure work-from-anywhere for enterprise, education, and government customers using secure multi-factor authentication (MFA). Its products include PortalGuard and PortalGuard Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) enterprise IAM, WEB-key biometric civil and large-scale ID infrastructure, MobileAuth mobile phone authentication application for iOS and Android, and high-quality, low-cost accessory fingerprint scanner and FIDO-compliant hardware to provide a full and complete solution for identity-innovating customers. The company operates as one operating segment. Its solutions are Passwordless Authentication, Secure Roving Employees, Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, etc.
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