Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) EV-to-EBITDA: -27.92 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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FRA:DJ1 Daily Journal Corp FRA:DJ1
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Price €505.00
GF Value €434.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA?

Daily Journal FRA:DJ1 31 EV-to-EBITDA is -27.92 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DJ1 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €434.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Software companies, Daily Journal ranks worse than 51177.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Daily Journal's enterprise value is €410.09 Mil. Daily Journal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-14.69 Mil. Therefore, Daily Journal's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -27.92.

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

FRA:DJ1' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -122.05   Med: 0.76   Max: 1014.63
Current: -29.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Daily Journal was 1014.63. The lowest was -122.05. And the median was 0.76.

FRA:DJ1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1954 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.28 vs FRA:DJ1: -29.43

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 (2026-09-11), Daily Journal's stock price is €505.00. Daily Journal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-7.477. Therefore, Daily Journal'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).


Daily Journal  (FRA:DJ1) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=505.00/-7.477
=At Loss

Daily Journal's share price for today is €505.00.
Daily Journal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-7.477.

* 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?


Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daily Journal'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.

Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Daily Journal Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 -1.39 4.77 3.08 0.99

Daily Journal Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.10 0.99 1.54 12.94 -25.43

FRA:DJ1 vs IBTA, MITK, RSKD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daily Journal'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.


Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Daily Journal EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=410.093/-14.689
=-27.92

Daily Journal's current Enterprise Value is €410.09 Mil.
Daily Journal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-14.69 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 -27.92 mean?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -27.92 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Daily Journal. According to the industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry.
Is Daily Journal's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Daily Journal's current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.92. Based on the distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daily Journal has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Journal's EV-to-EBITDA compare to IBTA and MITK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Daily Journal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. 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 10.28, based on 1,954 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 Daily Journal. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daily Journal's current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Journal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €434.87, compared to a current price of €505.00 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.92. Daily Journal's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -27.92 as of Sep. 11, 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €505.00 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €434.87. GuruFocus considers Daily Journal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DJ1:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -27.92
  • GF Value™: €434.87 vs. price of €505.00 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daily Journal Business Description

Other Exchanges DJCO:USA
Address 915 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Daily Journal Corp publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona and produces several specialized information services. The company operates in two segments: Traditional business and Journal Technologies which includes Journal Technologies, Inc. and Journal Technologies (Canada) Inc. It also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The majority of revenue is generated from the Traditional segment.
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