Quarterhill (FRA:WJL) EV-to-EBITDA: -9.03 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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FRA:WJL Quarterhill Inc FRA:WJL
66 GF Score
Price €1.61
GF Value €0.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA?

Quarterhill FRA:WJL +2.55% 66 EV-to-EBITDA is -9.03 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WJL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Hardware companies, Quarterhill ranks worse than 52355.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Quarterhill's enterprise value is €232.8 Mil. Quarterhill's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-25.8 Mil. Therefore, Quarterhill's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -9.03.

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

FRA:WJL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -351.59   Med: 1.95   Max: 49.95
Current: -9.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Quarterhill was 49.95. The lowest was -351.59. And the median was 1.95.

FRA:WJL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1910 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14 vs FRA:WJL: -9.02

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 (2026-08-31), Quarterhill's stock price is €1.61. Quarterhill's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.372. Therefore, Quarterhill'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).


Quarterhill  (FRA:WJL) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.61/-0.372
=At Loss

Quarterhill's share price for today is €1.61.
Quarterhill'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 €-0.372.

* 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?


Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quarterhill'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.

Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Quarterhill Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Quarterhill 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 -92.09 -108.40 -3.13 -4.41 -8.49

FRA:WJL vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Quarterhill'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.


Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Quarterhill EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=232.841/-25.79
=-9.03

Quarterhill's current Enterprise Value is €232.8 Mil.
Quarterhill'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 €-25.8 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 -9.03 mean?
Quarterhill (FRA:WJL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -9.03 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quarterhill. According to the industry distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Quarterhill's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Quarterhill's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.03. Based on the distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quarterhill has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quarterhill's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Quarterhill ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Quarterhill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.00, based on 1,910 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 Quarterhill. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quarterhill's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quarterhill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quarterhill (FRA:WJL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.99, compared to a current price of €1.61 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.03. Quarterhill's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Quarterhill (FRA:WJL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.03 as of Aug. 31, 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 Quarterhill (FRA:WJL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quarterhill stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.61 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.99. GuruFocus considers Quarterhill to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WJL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -9.03
  • GF Value™: €0.99 vs. price of €1.61 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Quarterhill Business Description

Other Exchanges QTRHF:USAQTRH:Canada
Address 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 1200, Po Box 96, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2J2
Quarterhill Inc is focused on the acquisition, management, and growth of companies in the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and innovation and licensing industries. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Canada, Chile, Korea, Thailand, Belgium, Germany, France, and the Rest of the world. The majority of the revenue comes from the United States.
66GF Score

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