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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Emmis's enterprise value is $30.15 Mil.
Emmis's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 was $-23.15 Mil. Therefore, Emmis's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emmis's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EMMS's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 7.25 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.
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 (2026-07-17), Emmis's stock price is $1.55.
Emmis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 was $3.890. Therefore, Emmis's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.40.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Emmis (OTCPK:EMMS) 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.
Emmis's share price for today is $1.55.
Emmis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.890.
* 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 Emmis'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 Broadcasting subindustry, Emmis'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.
Emmis EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emmis's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emmis's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Emmis's current Enterprise Value is $30.15 Mil.
Emmis's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.15 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.
Emmis (EMMS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.30 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Emmis.
Is Emmis' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Emmis' current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.30. Overall, Emmis has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emmis' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SALM and UONE?
Emmis' EV-to-EBITDA of -1.30 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. 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 7.25, based on 745 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 Emmis. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emmis's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emmis stock overvalued right now?
Emmis (EMMS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -1.30. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.30. Emmis' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Emmis (EMMS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.30 as of Jul. 17, 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.
Emmis Corp, formerly Emmis Communications Corp is a diversified media company principally focused on radio broadcasting. The company owns and operates radio and magazine entities in large and medium-sized markets throughout the United States. Its operations have aligned into two business segments: Radio and Publishing. A vast majority of revenue is generated from the Radio segment. The company generates revenue in the form of Advertising; Circulation, which includes revenues from digital and home delivery subscriptions; Nontraditional, which includes ticket sales and sponsorship of events on their stations and magazine conduct; LMA(Local Marketing Agreement) Fees; and other revenues.
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