HWNI (High Wire Networks) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.73 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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What is High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA?

High Wire Networks HWNI EV-to-EBITDA is -1.73 as of Sep. 11, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Software companies, High Wire Networks ranks worse than 51177.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, High Wire Networks's enterprise value is $15.71 Mil. High Wire Networks's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-9.07 Mil. Therefore, High Wire Networks's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.73.

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

HWNI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.02   Med: -1.97   Max: 187.67
Current: -1.73

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of High Wire Networks was 187.67. The lowest was -6.02. And the median was -1.97.

HWNI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1954 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.28 vs HWNI: -1.73

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 (2026-09-11), High Wire Networks's stock price is $0.0023. High Wire Networks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-7.520. Therefore, High Wire Networks'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).


High Wire Networks  (OTCPK:HWNI) 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.

High Wire Networks's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0023/-7.520
=At Loss

High Wire Networks's share price for today is $0.0023.
High Wire Networks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.520.

* 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?


High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Wire Networks'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.

High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA Chart

High Wire Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 -4.98 -4.54 -3.42

High Wire Networks Quarterly Data
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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 -2.99 -3.42 -2.34 -1.99 -1.78

HWNI vs FRQN, IBM, ACN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, High Wire Networks'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.


High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, High Wire Networks's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



High Wire Networks EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

High Wire Networks's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=15.712/-9.072
=-1.73

High Wire Networks's current Enterprise Value is $15.71 Mil.
High Wire Networks's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-9.07 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 -1.73 mean?
High Wire Networks (HWNI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.73 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on High Wire Networks. According to the industry distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry.
Is High Wire Networks' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
High Wire Networks' current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.73. Based on the distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does High Wire Networks' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FRQN and IBM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, High Wire Networks ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places High Wire Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. 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 10.28, based on 1,954 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 High Wire Networks. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Wire Networks's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Wire Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Wire Networks (HWNI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.24, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 100% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.73. 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 High Wire Networks (HWNI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.73 as of Sep. 11, 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.

High Wire Networks Business Description

Address 30 North Lincoln Street, Batavia, IL, USA, 60510
High Wire Networks Inc provider of managed cybersecurity, managed networks, and tech-enabled professional services delivered exclusively through a channel sales model. Its Overwatch managed security platform-as-a-service offers organizations end-to-end protection for networks, data, endpoints, and users through multiyear recurring revenue contracts in this fast-growing technology segment. The company generates its key revenue from Cyber security segment and operates all reporting segments in one geographical area (the United States).