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Global PaymentsFRA:GLO +0.27%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.12 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 19.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:GLO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €112.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, Global Payments ranks worse than 69.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Global Payments's enterprise value is €36,524 Mil.
Global Payments's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,285 Mil. Therefore, Global Payments's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Payments's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GLO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.99 Med: 19.23 Max: 41.24
Current: 11.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Global Payments was 41.24. The lowest was 7.99. And the median was 19.23.
FRA:GLO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.58% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.805
vs FRA:GLO: 11.04
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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) 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.
Global Payments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Payments's share price for today is €75.20.
Global Payments'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 €-2.622.
* 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 Global Payments'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.
FRA:GLO vs CPRT, ULS, ARMK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Payments'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.
Global Payments EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Global Payments's current Enterprise Value is €36,524 Mil.
Global Payments'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 €3,285 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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.12 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Payments. This is 42% below median its historical median of 19.23. Over the past decade, Global Payments' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.99 to 41.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #629 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Global Payments' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Payments' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.12 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 19.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.99 to a high of 41.24. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. Global Payments' value of 11.12 is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #629 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #629 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Global Payments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. Global Payments' value of 11.12 is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Payments' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.99 to 41.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.23 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Global Payments 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.81, based on 904 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. Global Payments's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.12 is 42.5% 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 Global Payments. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Payments's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.12, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 19.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (FRA:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €112.10, compared to a current price of €75.20 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.12, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 19.23 and 42.5% above the Business Services industry median of 7.81. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.12 as of Aug. 07, 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.20 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €112.10.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GLO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.12 (42% below median its 10-year median of 19.23)
GF Value™: €112.10 vs. price of €75.20 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Business Services median (#629 of 904)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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