Shift (FRA:7CZ) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.17 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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FRA:7CZ Shift Inc FRA:7CZ
83 GF Score
Price €4.96
GF Value €9.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Shift EV-to-EBITDA?

Shift FRA:7CZ +3.33% 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 56.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:7CZ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,965 Software companies, Shift ranks worse than 65.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Shift's enterprise value is €1,327.3 Mil. Shift's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €87.5 Mil. Therefore, Shift's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.17.

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

FRA:7CZ' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.24   Med: 56.77   Max: 136.71
Current: 15.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Shift was 136.71. The lowest was 9.24. And the median was 56.77.

FRA:7CZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.6% of 1965 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.46 vs FRA:7CZ: 15.72

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 (2026-08-21), Shift's stock price is €4.96. Shift's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.143. Therefore, Shift's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.69.

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


Shift  (FRA:7CZ) 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.

Shift's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.96/0.143
=34.69

Shift's share price for today is €4.96.
Shift's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.143.

* 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?


Shift EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shift EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shift'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.

Shift EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Shift Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Shift Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.13 22.97 14.68 10.87 0.00

FRA:7CZ vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Shift'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.


Shift EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shift's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shift EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Shift's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1327.332/87.495
=15.17

Shift's current Enterprise Value is €1,327.3 Mil.
Shift's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €87.5 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 15.17 mean?
Shift (FRA:7CZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shift. This is 73% below median its historical median of 56.77. Over the past decade, Shift's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.24 to 136.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #1289 out of 1965 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Shift's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Shift's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 56.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 136.71. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. Shift's value of 15.17 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shift ranks #1289 out of 1965 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shift has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift's EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #1289 out of 1965 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Shift in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. Shift's value of 15.17 is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Shift's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.24 to 136.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.77 vs. the industry median of 10.46, Shift 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.46, based on 1,965 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. Shift's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.17 is 45% 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 Shift. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shift's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 56.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift (FRA:7CZ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.52, compared to a current price of €4.96 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 56.77 and 45% above the Software industry median of 10.46. Shift's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shift (FRA:7CZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.17 as of Aug. 21, 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 Shift (FRA:7CZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.96 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.52. GuruFocus considers Shift to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7CZ:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.17 (73% below median its 10-year median of 56.77)
  • GF Value™: €9.52 vs. price of €4.96 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45% above the Software median (#1289 of 1965)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7CZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shift Business Description

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Address MASONIC 39 MT BUILDING, 2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0041
Shift Inc provides software testing services. The company's solutions include Test Design that takes into consideration of usability for the next project, and its seasoned test engineers provide support to test design such as building standard confirmation item. Test Run helps the customers to choose onsite or off-site implementation in accordance with the environment. MinTest is a website where people report bugs of social games and applications. It also provides other services such as CAT, Non-Functional Testing, Localization, and others related services.
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