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Jacobs SolutionsJ +1.15%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 21.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 17.17. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks worse than 80.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jacobs Solutions's enterprise value is $18,764 Mil.
Jacobs Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $894 Mil. Therefore, Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 21.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.18 Med: 17.17 Max: 29.57
Current: 21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Jacobs Solutions was 29.57. The lowest was 10.18. And the median was 17.17.
J's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.49% of 1481
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 9.06
vs J: 21.00
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.
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.
Jacobs Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Jacobs Solutions's share price for today is $132.00.
Jacobs Solutions'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 $3.250.
* 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 Jacobs Solutions'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Jacobs Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $18,764 Mil.
Jacobs Solutions'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 $894 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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 21.00 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 Jacobs Solutions. This is 22% above median its historical median of 17.17. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.18 to 29.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1192 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.00 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 17.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.18 to a high of 29.57. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. Jacobs Solutions' value of 21.00 is 131.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1192 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1192 out of 1481 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. Jacobs Solutions' value of 21.00 is 131.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.18 to 29.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.17 vs. the industry median of 9.06, Jacobs Solutions has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 9.06, based on 1,481 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. Jacobs Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.00 is 131.8% 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 Jacobs Solutions. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.00, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 17.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.52, compared to a current price of $132.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.00, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 17.17 and 131.8% above the Construction industry median of 9.06. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.00 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.
Is Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $132.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $127.52.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
EV-to-EBITDA: 21.00 (22% above median its 10-year median of 17.17)
GF Value™: $127.52 vs. price of $132.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.8% above the Construction median (#1192 of 1481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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