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iQSTELIQST -0.74%56 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.19 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates IQST with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Telecommunication Services companies, iQSTEL ranks worse than 317460% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, iQSTEL's enterprise value is $14.9 Mil.
iQSTEL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-6.8 Mil. Therefore, iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IQST'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1291.12 Med: -13.06 Max: 8295.1
Current: -2.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of iQSTEL was 8295.10. The lowest was -1291.12. And the median was -13.06.
IQST's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 315
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs IQST: -2.19
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 (2026-09-08), iQSTEL's stock price is $0.907.
iQSTEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.262. Therefore, iQSTEL'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).
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.
iQSTEL's share price for today is $0.907.
iQSTEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.262.
* 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 iQSTEL'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 Telecom Services subindustry, iQSTEL'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.
iQSTEL EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
iQSTEL's current Enterprise Value is $14.9 Mil.
iQSTEL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-6.8 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.
iQSTEL (IQST) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.19 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on iQSTEL. According to the industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
iQSTEL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iQSTEL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQSTEL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to IOTR and ATGN?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places iQSTEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.68. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.68, based on 315 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 iQSTEL. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iQSTEL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQSTEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL (IQST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.79, compared to a current price of $0.91 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.19. iQSTEL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 iQSTEL (IQST), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.19 as of Sep. 08, 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.
Is iQSTEL (IQST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.91 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.79.
GuruFocus considers iQSTEL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IQST:
EV-to-EBITDA: -2.19
GF Value™: $8.79 vs. price of $0.91 (89.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IQST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
iQSTEL Inc is a technology company offering a wide array of services to the telecom and Internet industry. The business divisions of the company are Telecommunication including VoIP, SMS, International Fiber-Optic, Proprietary Internet of Things (IoT), and a Proprietary Mobile Portability Blockchain Platform; the Fintech division includes remittances services, top-up services, Master Card Debit Card, a USA Bank Account, and a Mobile App; Electric Vehicles division offers Electric Motorcycles and plans to launch a Mid Speed Car; and the Metaverse division includes Metaverse platform to access products, services, content, entertainment, information, customer support, and more in a virtual 3D interface. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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