KLDI (KLDiscovery) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.48 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA?

KLDiscovery KLDI 12 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.48 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLDI with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KLDiscovery's enterprise value is $575.1 Mil. KLDiscovery's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was $32.9 Mil. Therefore, KLDiscovery's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.48.

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

KLDI's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 10.6
* 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 (2026-08-06), KLDiscovery's stock price is $0.005. KLDiscovery's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was $-1.560. Therefore, KLDiscovery'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).


KLDiscovery  (OTCPK:KLDI) 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.

KLDiscovery's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.005/-1.560
=At Loss

KLDiscovery's share price for today is $0.005.
KLDiscovery's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.560.

* 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?


KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLDiscovery'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.

KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA Chart

KLDiscovery Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 15.67 27.43 13.58 8.74

KLDiscovery Quarterly Data
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KLDI vs EZFL, MFON, PAYD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, KLDiscovery'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.


KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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KLDiscovery EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

KLDiscovery's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=575.148/32.897
=17.48

KLDiscovery's current Enterprise Value is $575.1 Mil.
KLDiscovery's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $32.9 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 17.48 mean?
KLDiscovery (KLDI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.48 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KLDiscovery.
Is KLDiscovery's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KLDiscovery's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.48. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. KLDiscovery's value of 17.48 is 64.9% above this industry median. Overall, KLDiscovery has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLDiscovery's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EZFL and MFON?
KLDiscovery's EV-to-EBITDA of 17.48 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. KLDiscovery's value of 17.48 is 64.9% 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 10.60, based on 1,959 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. KLDiscovery's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.48 is 64.9% 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 KLDiscovery. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLDiscovery's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLDiscovery stock overvalued right now?
KLDiscovery (KLDI) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.48. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.48 and 64.9% above the Software industry median of 10.60. KLDiscovery'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 KLDiscovery (KLDI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.48 as of Aug. 06, 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.

KLDiscovery Business Description

Address 9023 Columbine Road, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55347
KLDiscovery Inc is a provider of technology-enabled services and software to help law firms, corporations, government agencies, and consumers solve complex data challenges. The company is engaged in providing technology-based litigation support solutions and services.
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