Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.88 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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MIL:1SPCE Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc MIL:1SPCE
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Price €2.19
GF Value €4.04
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What is Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Virgin Galactic Holdings MIL:1SPCE +0.55% 37 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SPCE with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks worse than 377358.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Virgin Galactic Holdings's enterprise value is €374.04 Mil. Virgin Galactic Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-199.06 Mil. Therefore, Virgin Galactic Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.88.

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

MIL:1SPCE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.57   Med: -1.45   Max: 0.61
Current: -1.85

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Virgin Galactic Holdings was 0.61. The lowest was -30.57. And the median was -1.45.

MIL:1SPCE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 265 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.31 vs MIL:1SPCE: -1.85

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 (2026-07-31), Virgin Galactic Holdings's stock price is €2.192. Virgin Galactic Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.741. Therefore, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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).


Virgin Galactic Holdings  (MIL:1SPCE) 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.

Virgin Galactic Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.192/-3.741
=At Loss

Virgin Galactic Holdings's share price for today is €2.192.
Virgin Galactic Holdings'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 €-3.741.

* 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?


Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.

Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Virgin Galactic Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Virgin Galactic Holdings Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.17 -0.38 -1.03 -1.01 -1.29

MIL:1SPCE vs MRLN, BUKS, ISSC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.


Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Virgin Galactic Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Virgin Galactic Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=374.040/-199.059
=-1.88

Virgin Galactic Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €374.04 Mil.
Virgin Galactic Holdings'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 €-199.06 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 -1.88 mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Virgin Galactic Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.88. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MRLN and BUKS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #999999 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.31. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.31, based on 265 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.04, compared to a current price of €2.19 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.88. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.88 as of Jul. 31, 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.19 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.04. GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SPCE:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.88
  • GF Value™: €4.04 vs. price of €2.19 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SPCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Virgin Galactic Holdings Business Description

Address 1700 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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