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Blue Water Acquisition IIIBLUW +0.10%14 EV-to-EBITDA is -240.56 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates BLUW with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 147 Diversified Financial Services companies, Blue Water Acquisition III ranks worse than 680271.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Blue Water Acquisition III's enterprise value is $335.82 Mil.
Blue Water Acquisition III's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.40 Mil. Therefore, Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -240.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BLUW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -240.56 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -240.56
BLUW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 147
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs BLUW: -240.56
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.
Blue Water Acquisition III (NAS:BLUW) 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.
Blue Water Acquisition III's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blue Water Acquisition III's share price for today is $10.38.
Blue Water Acquisition III'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 $0.277.
* 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).
* 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 Shell Companies subindustry, Blue Water Acquisition III'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.
Blue Water Acquisition III EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Blue Water Acquisition III's current Enterprise Value is $335.82 Mil.
Blue Water Acquisition III'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 $-1.40 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.
Blue Water Acquisition III (BLUW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -240.56 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Blue Water Acquisition III. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Water Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 147 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Blue Water Acquisition III's current EV-to-EBITDA is -240.56. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Water Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 147 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blue Water Acquisition III has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Water Acquisition III's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BEAG and CEPV?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Blue Water Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 147 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Blue Water Acquisition III in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 3.97. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 3.97, based on 147 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 Blue Water Acquisition III. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Water Acquisition III's current EV-to-EBITDA is -240.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Water Acquisition III stock overvalued right now?
Blue Water Acquisition III (BLUW) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -240.56. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -240.56. Blue Water Acquisition III's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Blue Water Acquisition III (BLUW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -240.56 as of Aug. 22, 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.
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