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YoudaoDAO -0.80%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 61.28 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates DAO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.59 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 212 Education companies, Youdao ranks worse than 95.75% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Youdao's enterprise value is $2,095.0 Mil.
Youdao's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.2 Mil. Therefore, Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 61.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DAO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -123.7 Med: -8.44 Max: 90.13
Current: 61.28
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Youdao was 90.13. The lowest was -123.70. And the median was -8.44.
DAO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.75% of 212
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.125
vs DAO: 61.28
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 (2026-09-02), Youdao's stock price is $16.2592.
Youdao's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.193. Therefore, Youdao's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 84.24.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Youdao's share price for today is $16.2592.
Youdao'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 $0.193.
* 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 Youdao'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Youdao'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.
Youdao EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Youdao's current Enterprise Value is $2,095.0 Mil.
Youdao'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 $34.2 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.
Youdao (DAO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 61.28 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Youdao. According to the industry distribution chart, Youdao ranks #203 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Youdao's current EV-to-EBITDA is 61.28. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Youdao's value of 61.28 is 760.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youdao ranks #203 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Youdao has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youdao's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PRDO and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youdao ranks #203 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Youdao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Youdao's value of 61.28 is 760.1% above this benchmark. 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.13, based on 212 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. Youdao's current EV-to-EBITDA of 61.28 is 760.1% above 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 Youdao. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youdao's current EV-to-EBITDA is 61.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youdao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youdao (DAO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.59, compared to a current price of $16.26 — trading 89.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 61.28 and 760.1% above the Education industry median of 7.13. Youdao's overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Youdao (DAO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 61.28 as of Sep. 02, 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 Youdao (DAO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youdao stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.26 is trading 89.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.59.
GuruFocus considers Youdao to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 61.28
GF Value™: $8.59 vs. price of $16.26 (89.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 760.1% above the Education median (#203 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Youdao Inc develops and markets software applications. It engages in developing technologies to provide learning content, applications, and solutions. The firm operates in three segments: Learning services, Smart devices, and Online marketing services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Learning services segment, which generates revenues from online courses, mainly including Youdao Premium Courses, NetEase Cloud Classroom, and China University MOOC. The learning products segment includes sales of smart devices such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen and the Youdao Pocket Translator. Geographically, all of its revenue is generated from the People's Republic of China.
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