LEGT (Legato Merger III) EV-to-EBITDA: -197.16 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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LEGT Legato Merger Corp III LEGT
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What is Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA?

Legato Merger III LEGT 17 EV-to-EBITDA is -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEGT with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 151 Diversified Financial Services companies, Legato Merger III ranks worse than 662250.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Legato Merger III's enterprise value is $214.31 Mil. Legato Merger III's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.09 Mil. Therefore, Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -197.16.

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

LEGT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -197.16   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -197.16

LEGT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 151 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 3.97 vs LEGT: -197.16

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 (2026-07-26), Legato Merger III's stock price is $9.52. Legato Merger III's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.300. Therefore, Legato Merger III's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.73.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Legato Merger III  (AMEX:LEGT) 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.

Legato Merger III's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.52/0.300
=31.73

Legato Merger III's share price for today is $9.52.
Legato Merger III's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.300.

* 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?


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legato Merger III'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.

Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Legato Merger III Annual Data
Trend Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 -393.41 -267.61

Legato Merger III Quarterly Data
Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -282.49 -294.80 -303.35 -267.61 -258.46

LEGT vs SCII, QADR, CAQ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Legato Merger III'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.


Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Legato Merger III EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=214.309/-1.087
=-197.16

Legato Merger III's current Enterprise Value is $214.31 Mil.
Legato Merger III's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.09 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 -197.16 mean?
Legato Merger III (LEGT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Legato Merger III. According to the industry distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 151 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Legato Merger III's current EV-to-EBITDA is -197.16. Based on the distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 151 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legato Merger III has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legato Merger III's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SCII and QADR?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Legato Merger III ranks #999999 out of 151 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Legato Merger III in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 3.97. 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 3.97, based on 151 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 Legato Merger III. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legato Merger III's current EV-to-EBITDA is -197.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legato Merger III stock overvalued right now?
Legato Merger III (LEGT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -197.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -197.16. Legato Merger III's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Legato Merger III (LEGT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -197.16 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Legato Merger III Business Description

Address 777 Third Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Legato Merger Corp III is a blank check company.
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