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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dolphin Entertainment's enterprise value is $36.17 Mil.
Dolphin Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.10 Mil. Therefore, Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 32.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DLPN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -353.21 Med: -3.88 Max: 52.65
Current: 32.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dolphin Entertainment was 52.65. The lowest was -353.21. And the median was -3.88.
DLPN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.26% of 741
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.18
vs DLPN: 32.97
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.
Dolphin Entertainment (NAS:DLPN) 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.
Dolphin Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dolphin Entertainment's share price for today is $1.1634.
Dolphin Entertainment'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 $-0.290.
* 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).
Dolphin Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolphin Entertainment'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dolphin Entertainment'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.
Dolphin Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dolphin Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $36.17 Mil.
Dolphin Entertainment'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 $1.10 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.
Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 32.97 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dolphin Entertainment. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Entertainment ranks #654 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dolphin Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.97. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Dolphin Entertainment's value of 32.97 is 359.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Entertainment ranks #654 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dolphin Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MF and XONI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dolphin Entertainment ranks #654 out of 741 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dolphin Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Dolphin Entertainment's value of 32.97 is 359.2% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.18, based on 741 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. Dolphin Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 32.97 is 359.2% 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 Dolphin Entertainment. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolphin Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.43, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.97 and 359.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.18. Dolphin Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 32.97 as of Aug. 12, 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 Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.43.
GuruFocus considers Dolphin Entertainment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLPN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 32.97
GF Value™: $1.43 vs. price of $1.16 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 359.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#654 of 741)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolphin Entertainment Inc is an independent entertainment marketing and production company. It provides strategic marketing and publicity services to many of the top brands, both individual and corporate, in the motion picture, television, music, gaming, culinary, hospitality, and lifestyle industries. It operates in two reportable segments: Entertainment publicity and marketing, and Content production. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Entertainment publicity and marketing segment which provides clients with diversified marketing services, including public relations, entertainment and hospitality content marketing, strategic marketing consulting, and content production of marketing materials. The company operates within the U.S.
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