EDU (New Oriental Education & Technology Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.56 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc EDU
87 GF Score
Price $59.07
GF Value $75.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group EDU +2.37% 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 20.13. GuruFocus rates EDU with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks worse than 54.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's enterprise value is $5,508 Mil. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $643 Mil. Therefore, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

EDU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -414.16   Med: 20.13   Max: 73.07
Current: 8.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of New Oriental Education & Technology Group was 73.07. The lowest was -414.16. And the median was 20.13.

EDU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.25% of 212 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.175 vs EDU: 8.56

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.

As of today (2026-09-01), New Oriental Education & Technology Group's stock price is $59.07. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $6.500. Therefore, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.09.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


New Oriental Education & Technology Group  (NYSE:EDU) 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.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=59.07/6.500
=9.09

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's share price for today is $59.07.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.500.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Oriental Education & Technology Group'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.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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New Oriental Education & Technology Group Quarterly Data
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EDU vs TAL, LAUR, CVSA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, New Oriental Education & Technology Group'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.


New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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New Oriental Education & Technology Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5508.380/643.251
=8.56

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current Enterprise Value is $5,508 Mil.
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $643 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.56 mean?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.56 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on New Oriental Education & Technology Group. This is 57% below median its historical median of 20.13. According to the industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #115 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.56 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 20.13. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of 8.56 is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #115 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Oriental Education & Technology Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TAL and LAUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, New Oriental Education & Technology Group ranks #115 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's value of 8.56 is 19.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.13 vs. the industry median of 7.18, New Oriental Education & Technology Group 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.18, 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. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.56 is 19.3% 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group. For the Education 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. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 20.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.25, compared to a current price of $59.07 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 20.13 and 19.3% above the Education industry median of 7.18. New Oriental Education & Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 as of Sep. 01, 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $59.07 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $75.25. GuruFocus considers New Oriental Education & Technology Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EDU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.56 (57% below median its 10-year median of 20.13)
  • GF Value™: $75.25 vs. price of $59.07 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.3% above the Education median (#115 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Oriental Education & Technology Group Business Description

Address No. 6 Hai Dian Zhong Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100080
New Oriental Education & Technology is a prominent private education provider in China, offering a wide array of educational services. These include overseas test preparation and consulting services, high school academic tutoring, nonacademic tutoring, and intelligent learning systems and devices. Additionally, the company holds a 57% ownership stake in East Buy, a leading player in the livestreaming e-commerce market.
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