Quantum Base Holdings (FRA:5HD) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.44 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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What is Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Quantum Base Holdings FRA:5HD +0.91% 20 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.44 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5HD with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Business Services companies, Quantum Base Holdings ranks worse than 110375.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Quantum Base Holdings's enterprise value is €19.23 Mil. Quantum Base Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €-4.33 Mil. Therefore, Quantum Base Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quantum Base Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5HD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.42   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -4.42

FRA:5HD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 906 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.585 vs FRA:5HD: -4.42

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), Quantum Base Holdings's stock price is €0.222. Quantum Base Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €-0.068. Therefore, Quantum Base Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Quantum Base Holdings  (FRA:5HD) 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.

Quantum Base Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.222/-0.068
=At Loss

Quantum Base Holdings's share price for today is €0.222.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Quantum Base Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €-0.068.

* 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?


Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum Base 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.

Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Quantum Base Holdings Annual Data
Trend Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.12

Quantum Base Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Apr22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.12 0.00

FRA:5HD vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Quantum Base 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.


Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quantum Base Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Base Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Quantum Base Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Quantum Base Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=19.230/-4.331
=-4.44

Quantum Base Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €19.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Quantum Base Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €-4.33 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 -4.44 mean?
Quantum Base Holdings (FRA:5HD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.44 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 Quantum Base Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Quantum Base Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Quantum Base Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.44. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quantum Base Holdings has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Base Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #999999 out of 906 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Quantum Base Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.59. 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 7.59, based on 906 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 Quantum Base Holdings. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Base Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Base Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quantum Base Holdings (FRA:5HD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -4.44. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.44. Quantum Base Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 4 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 Quantum Base Holdings (FRA:5HD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.44 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.

Quantum Base Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges QUBE:UK
Address John Creed Avenue, Department of Chemistry, Bailrigg, Lancaster, GBR, LA1 4YB
Quantum Base Holdings PLC is a quantum science company creating a new world-wide standard in authentication through its patented Q-ID solution - unbreakable and non-replicable authenticity tags that can be applied to products, significantly mitigating counterfeiting. Q-IDs can be easily integrated with common printing methods and quickly authenticated with a smartphone, providing easy authentication and security for world-wide brands, governments, and consumers. It generated all of its revenue from the licensing of the Q-ID technology.
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