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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, hopTo's enterprise value is $3.42 Mil.
hopTo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.10 Mil. Therefore, hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 35.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HPTO's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 10.5 * 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 (2026-07-23), hopTo's stock price is $0.13.
hopTo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $0.013. Therefore, hopTo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.00.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
hopTo (OTCPK:HPTO) 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.
hopTo's share price for today is $0.13.
hopTo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.013.
* 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 hopTo'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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, hopTo'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.
hopTo EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
hopTo's current Enterprise Value is $3.42 Mil.
hopTo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.10 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.
hopTo (HPTO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 35.22 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on hopTo.
Is hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
hopTo's current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.22. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. hopTo's value of 35.22 is 235.4% above this industry median. Overall, hopTo has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LGIQ and EZFL?
hopTo's EV-to-EBITDA of 35.22 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. hopTo's value of 35.22 is 235.4% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.50, based on 1,957 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. hopTo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 35.22 is 235.4% 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 hopTo. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. hopTo's current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is hopTo stock overvalued right now?
hopTo (HPTO) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 35.22. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.22 and 235.4% above the Software industry median of 10.50. hopTo's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 hopTo (HPTO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.22 as of Jul. 23, 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.
hopTo Inc is a developer of application publishing software which includes application virtualization software and cloud computing software for multiple computer operating systems including Windows, UNIX and several Linux-based variants. Its application publishing software solutions are sold under the brand name GO-Global, which is its sole revenue source. GO-Global is an application access solution for use by independent software vendors (ISVs), corporate enterprises, governmental and educational institutions, and others who wish to take advantage of cross-platform remote access and Web-enabled access to their existing software applications, as well as those who are deploying secure, private cloud environments.
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