ClearOneCLRO -13.06%28 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.21 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,889 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks worse than 52938.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ClearOne's enterprise value is $22.03 Mil.
ClearOne's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.86 Mil. Therefore, ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CLRO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.03 Med: -3.36 Max: 236.7
Current: -3.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ClearOne was 236.70. The lowest was -57.03. And the median was -3.36.
CLRO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1889
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs CLRO: -3.21
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
ClearOne (NAS:CLRO) 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.
ClearOne's share price for today is $8.60.
ClearOne's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-13.150.
* 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).
The historical data trend for ClearOne'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.
CLRO vs VISL, SYNX, CMBMF: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.
ClearOne EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ClearOne's current Enterprise Value is $22.03 Mil.
ClearOne's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-6.86 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.
ClearOne (CLRO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.21 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ClearOne. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ClearOne's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.21. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VISL and SYNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #999999 out of 1889 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ClearOne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.90, based on 1,889 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 ClearOne. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearOne's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne (CLRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $8.60 — trading 509.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.21. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.21 as of Jul. 11, 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 ClearOne (CLRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.60 is trading 509.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers ClearOne to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLRO:
EV-to-EBITDA: -3.21
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $8.60 (509.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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