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DLH HoldingsDLHC -3.09%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 9.64. GuruFocus rates DLHC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, DLH Holdings ranks worse than 63.08% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, DLH Holdings's enterprise value is $222.7 Mil.
DLH Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.0 Mil. Therefore, DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DLHC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.65 Med: 9.64 Max: 24.21
Current: 9.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of DLH Holdings was 24.21. The lowest was 4.65. And the median was 9.64.
DLHC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.08% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs DLHC: 9.70
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).
DLH Holdings (NAS:DLHC) 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.
DLH Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
DLH Holdings's share price for today is $5.33.
DLH Holdings'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 $-0.310.
* 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 DLH 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DLH 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.
DLH Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLH Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
DLH Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $222.7 Mil.
DLH Holdings'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 $23.0 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.
DLH Holdings (DLHC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.70 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on DLH Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 9.64. Over the past decade, DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.65 to 24.21. According to the industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #569 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
DLH Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.70 is near median its 10-year median of 9.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 24.21. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. DLH Holdings' value of 9.70 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #569 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DLH Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLH Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TISI and ANPA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DLH Holdings ranks #569 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places DLH Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. DLH Holdings' value of 9.70 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DLH Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.65 to 24.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 7.71, DLH Holdings has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 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. DLH Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.70 is 25.8% 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 DLH Holdings. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLH Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLH Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings (DLHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.30, compared to a current price of $5.33 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 25.8% above the Business Services industry median of 7.71. DLH Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70 as of Jul. 20, 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 DLH Holdings (DLHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLH Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.33 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.30.
GuruFocus considers DLH Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DLHC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.70 (near median its 10-year median of 9.64)
GF Value™: $5.30 vs. price of $5.33 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% above the Business Services median (#569 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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