GLACF (Global Lights Acquisition) EV-to-EBITDA: -107.65 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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GLACF Global Lights Acquisition Corp GLACF
22 GF Score
Price $10.83
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What is Global Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA?

Global Lights Acquisition GLACF 22 EV-to-EBITDA is -107.65 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates GLACF with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Global Lights Acquisition's enterprise value is $97.42 Mil. Global Lights Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.91 Mil. Therefore, Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -107.65.

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

GLACF's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.58
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-05), Global Lights Acquisition's stock price is $10.83. Global Lights Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $0.192. Therefore, Global Lights Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 56.41.

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


Global Lights Acquisition  (OTCPK:GLACF) 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 Lights Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.83/0.192
=56.41

Global Lights Acquisition's share price for today is $10.83.
Global Lights Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.192.

* 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?


Global Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Global Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Lights Acquisition'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.

Global Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Global Lights Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 -244.51

Global Lights Acquisition Quarterly Data
Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -244.51 -147.60 -119.34 -104.08

GLACF vs NOEM, IRRX, BKHA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Global Lights Acquisition'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 Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Global Lights Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=97.423/-0.905
=-107.65

Global Lights Acquisition's current Enterprise Value is $97.42 Mil.
Global Lights Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.91 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 -107.65 mean?
Global Lights Acquisition (GLACF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -107.65 as of Aug. 05, 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 Lights Acquisition.
Is Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Lights Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -107.65. Overall, Global Lights Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NOEM and IRRX?
Global Lights Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA of -107.65 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.58. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.58, based on 153 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 Global Lights Acquisition. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Lights Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -107.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lights Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Global Lights Acquisition (GLACF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -107.65. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -107.65. Global Lights Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Lights Acquisition (GLACF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -107.65 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Global Lights Acquisition Business Description

Address No. 201, Tangli Road, Room 902, Unit 1, 8th Floor, Building 5, Chaoyang, Beijing, CHN, 100123
Global Lights Acquisition Corp is a blank check company.
22GF Score

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