NAUH (National American University Holdings) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.65 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 1371% Above Median

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What is National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

National American University Holdings NAUH -12.50% EV-to-EBITDA is 7.65 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 1371% above its 10-year median of 0.52. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Education companies, National American University Holdings ranks worse than 54.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, National American University Holdings's enterprise value is $4.71 Mil. National American University Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.62 Mil. Therefore, National American University Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.65.

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

NAUH' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -342.56   Med: 0.52   Max: 90.96
Current: 7.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of National American University Holdings was 90.96. The lowest was -342.56. And the median was 0.52.

NAUH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.46% of 213 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.21 vs NAUH: 7.65

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 (2026-09-05), National American University Holdings's stock price is $0.07. National American University Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.017. Therefore, National American University Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.12.

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


National American University Holdings  (OTCPK:NAUH) 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.

National American University Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.07/0.017
=4.12

National American University Holdings's share price for today is $0.07.
National American University Holdings'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 $0.017.

* 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?


National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National American University 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.

National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

National American University Holdings Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-EBITDA
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National American University Holdings Quarterly Data
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NAUH vs LMMY, RPDL, FCHL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National American University 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.


National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National American University Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National American University Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



National American University Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

National American University Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4.713/0.616
=7.65

National American University Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $4.71 Mil.
National American University Holdings'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 $0.62 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 7.65 mean?
National American University Holdings (NAUH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.65 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on National American University Holdings. This is 1371% above median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #116 out of 213 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is National American University Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
National American University Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.65 is 1371% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. National American University Holdings' value of 7.65 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #116 out of 213 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does National American University Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LMMY and RPDL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #116 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places National American University Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. National American University Holdings' value of 7.65 is 6.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 7.21, National American University Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.21, based on 213 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. National American University Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.65 is 6.1% 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 National American University Holdings. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National American University Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.65, which is 1371% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National American University Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National American University Holdings (NAUH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.07 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.65, which is 1371% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 6.1% above the Education industry median of 7.21. 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 National American University Holdings (NAUH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.65 as of Sep. 05, 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.

National American University Holdings Business Description

Address 4020 Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1, Rapid City, SD, USA, 57702
National American University Holdings Inc provides professional and technical post-secondary education for working adults and other non-traditional students. The company owns and operates National American University, a multi-campus institution of higher learning. The university offers diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business-related disciplines, such as accounting, management, business administration, and information technology; in healthcare-related disciplines, such as occupational therapy, medical assisting, nursing, surgical technology, and healthcare information and management; in legal-related disciplines, such as paralegal, criminal justice, and professional legal studies; and higher education.