HCMA (HCM III Acquisition) EV-to-EBITDA: -277.17 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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HCMA HCM III Acquisition Corp HCMA
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What is HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA?

HCM III Acquisition HCMA 13 EV-to-EBITDA is -277.17 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCMA with a GF Score™ of 13/100. Among 154 Diversified Financial Services companies, HCM III Acquisition ranks worse than 649350% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HCM III Acquisition's enterprise value is $347.30 Mil. HCM III Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.25 Mil. Therefore, HCM III Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -277.17.

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

HCMA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -277.44   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -277.17

HCMA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 154 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 4 vs HCMA: -277.17

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 (2026-07-19), HCM III Acquisition's stock price is $10.32. HCM III Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.125. Therefore, HCM III Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 82.56.

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


HCM III Acquisition  (NAS:HCMA) 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.

HCM III Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.32/0.125
=82.56

HCM III Acquisition's share price for today is $10.32.
HCM III Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.125.

* 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?


HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCM III 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.

HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Chart

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HCMA vs SBXE, IPFX, BLZR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, HCM III 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.


HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

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

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


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HCM III Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

HCM III Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=347.298/-1.253
=-277.17

HCM III Acquisition's current Enterprise Value is $347.30 Mil.
HCM III Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.25 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 -277.17 mean?
HCM III Acquisition (HCMA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -277.17 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HCM III Acquisition. According to the industry distribution chart, HCM III Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is HCM III Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HCM III Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -277.17. Based on the distribution chart, HCM III Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HCM III Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCM III Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SBXE and IPFX?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, HCM III Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HCM III Acquisition in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.00, based on 154 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 HCM III Acquisition. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCM III Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -277.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCM III Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
HCM III Acquisition (HCMA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -277.17. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -277.17. HCM III Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 13/100. 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 HCM III Acquisition (HCMA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -277.17 as of Jul. 19, 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.

HCM III Acquisition Business Description

Address 85 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06854
HCM III Acquisition Corp is a blank check company.
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