Directa Sim SpA (FRA:ZP7) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.09 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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FRA:ZP7 Directa Sim SpA FRA:ZP7
54 GF Score
Price €8.80
GF Value €4.53
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What is Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA?

Directa Sim SpA FRA:ZP7 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZP7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Capital Markets companies, Directa Sim SpA ranks better than 52.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Directa Sim SpA's enterprise value is €207.98 Mil. Directa Sim SpA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.88 Mil. Therefore, Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.09.

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

FRA:ZP7' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 7.06   Max: 9.57
Current: 9.09

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Directa Sim SpA was 9.57. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 7.06.

FRA:ZP7's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
52.71% of 516 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.76 vs FRA:ZP7: 9.09

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 (2026-07-20), Directa Sim SpA's stock price is €8.80. Directa Sim SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.670. Therefore, Directa Sim SpA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.13.

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


Directa Sim SpA  (FRA:ZP7) 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.

Directa Sim SpA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.80/0.670
=13.13

Directa Sim SpA's share price for today is €8.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Directa Sim SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.670.

* 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?


Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Directa Sim SpA'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.

Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Directa Sim SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.25 7.58 4.41 4.89 6.86

Directa Sim SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.41 0.00 4.89 0.00 6.86

FRA:ZP7 vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Directa Sim SpA'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.


Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Directa Sim SpA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=207.979/22.88
=9.09

Directa Sim SpA's current Enterprise Value is €207.98 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Directa Sim SpA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.88 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 9.09 mean?
Directa Sim SpA (FRA:ZP7) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Directa Sim SpA. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.37 to 9.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #244 out of 516 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Directa Sim SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 9.57. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Directa Sim SpA's value of 9.09 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #244 out of 516 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Directa Sim SpA has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Directa Sim SpA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #244 out of 516 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Directa Sim SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Directa Sim SpA's value of 9.09 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Directa Sim SpA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.37 to 9.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Directa Sim SpA has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.76, based on 516 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. Directa Sim SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 is 6.9% below 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 Directa Sim SpA. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Directa Sim SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Directa Sim SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directa Sim SpA (FRA:ZP7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €8.80 — trading 94.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 6.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 9.76. Directa Sim SpA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Directa Sim SpA (FRA:ZP7), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 as of Jul. 20, 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 Directa Sim SpA (FRA:ZP7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directa Sim SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.80 is trading 94.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53. GuruFocus considers Directa Sim SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZP7:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.09 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.06)
  • GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €8.80 (94.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.9% below the Capital Markets median (#244 of 516)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Directa Sim SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges D:Italy
Address Via Bruno Buozzi, 5, Torino, ITA, 10121
Directa Sim SpA is an online brokerage firm that allows private investors to operate directly on financial markets. The financial products of the company include Stocks, Bonds, Futures, Funds, Options, and Certificates & CW, among others.
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