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Shift4 PaymentsMEX:FOUR +8.86%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 25.08. GuruFocus rates MEX:FOUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Shift4 Payments ranks better than 59.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Shift4 Payments's enterprise value is MXN138,629 Mil.
Shift4 Payments's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN16,844 Mil. Therefore, Shift4 Payments's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shift4 Payments's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FOUR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -171.43 Med: 25.08 Max: 509.84
Current: 8.66
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Shift4 Payments was 509.84. The lowest was -171.43. And the median was 25.08.
MEX:FOUR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.35% of 1958
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.565
vs MEX:FOUR: 8.66
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.
Shift4 Payments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Shift4 Payments's share price for today is MXN815.00.
Shift4 Payments'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 MXN11.039.
* 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 Shift4 Payments'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.
MEX:FOUR vs BOX, BLSH, PAY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shift4 Payments'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.
Shift4 Payments EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shift4 Payments's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shift4 Payments's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Shift4 Payments's current Enterprise Value is MXN138,629 Mil.
Shift4 Payments'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 MXN16,844 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.
Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shift4 Payments. This is 67% below median its historical median of 25.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #796 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Shift4 Payments' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Shift4 Payments' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 25.08. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Shift4 Payments' value of 8.23 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #796 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shift4 Payments has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift4 Payments' EV-to-EBITDA compare to BOX and BLSH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #796 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Shift4 Payments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Shift4 Payments' value of 8.23 is 22.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.08 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Shift4 Payments has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.57, based on 1,958 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. Shift4 Payments's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.23 is 22.1% below 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 Shift4 Payments. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shift4 Payments's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 25.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift4 Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,880.10, compared to a current price of MXN815.00 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 25.08 and 22.1% below the Software industry median of 10.57. Shift4 Payments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.23 as of Aug. 14, 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 Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN815.00 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10.
GuruFocus considers Shift4 Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FOUR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.23 (67% below median its 10-year median of 25.08)
GF Value™: MXN1,880.10 vs. price of MXN815.00 (56.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% below the Software median (#796 of 1958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FOUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shift4 Payments Inc is an independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S., expanding internationally. Its payments platform offers integrated products and services across in-store, online, mobile and tablet-based channels, including end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring services, a proprietary omni-channel gateway, eCommerce capabilities, and reporting tools. The company distributes its services through internal sales teams and partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs). Revenue is predominantly recurring, derived mainly from processing fees and subscription revenue from POS software, business intelligence tools and other technology solutions. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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