IGTA (Inception Growth Acquisition) EV-to-EBITDA: -25.63 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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IGTA Inception Growth Acquisition Ltd IGTA
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What is Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA?

Inception Growth Acquisition IGTA 37 EV-to-EBITDA is -25.63 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates IGTA with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Diversified Financial Services companies, Inception Growth Acquisition ranks worse than 649350% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Inception Growth Acquisition's enterprise value is $28.76 Mil. Inception Growth Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.12 Mil. Therefore, Inception Growth Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -25.63.

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

IGTA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.63   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -25.63

IGTA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 154 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 4.585 vs IGTA: -25.63

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), Inception Growth Acquisition's stock price is $9.72. Inception Growth Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.358. Therefore, Inception Growth Acquisition'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).


Inception Growth Acquisition  (OTCPK:IGTA) 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.

Inception Growth Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.72/-0.358
=At Loss

Inception Growth Acquisition's share price for today is $9.72.
Inception Growth Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.358.

* 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?


Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inception Growth 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.

Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Inception Growth Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 -176.40 -38.38 -32.49 -22.06

Inception Growth Acquisition Quarterly Data
Apr21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.49 -38.07 -30.05 -25.62 -22.06

IGTA vs EMCGF, HSPOF, NRDE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Inception Growth 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.


Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

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

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


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Inception Growth Acquisition EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Inception Growth Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=28.757/-1.122
=-25.63

Inception Growth Acquisition's current Enterprise Value is $28.76 Mil.
Inception Growth Acquisition's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.12 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 -25.63 mean?
Inception Growth Acquisition (IGTA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -25.63 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 Inception Growth Acquisition. According to the industry distribution chart, Inception Growth Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Inception Growth Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Inception Growth Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.63. Based on the distribution chart, Inception Growth Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inception Growth Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inception Growth Acquisition's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EMCGF and HSPOF?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Inception Growth Acquisition ranks #999999 out of 154 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Inception Growth Acquisition in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.59. 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 4.59, 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 Inception Growth Acquisition. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inception Growth Acquisition's current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inception Growth Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Inception Growth Acquisition (IGTA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -25.63. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.63. Inception Growth Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Inception Growth Acquisition (IGTA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.63 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.

Inception Growth Acquisition Business Description

Address 875 Washington Street, New York, NY, USA, 10014
Inception Growth Acquisition Ltd is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities.
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