POET (POET Technologies) EV-to-EBITDA: -13.33 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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POET POET Technologies Inc POET
54 GF Score
Price $8.47
GF Value $8.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA?

POET Technologies POET -1.11% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is -13.33 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates POET with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 759 Semiconductors companies, POET Technologies ranks worse than 131752.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, POET Technologies's enterprise value is $1,038.86 Mil. POET Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-77.95 Mil. Therefore, POET Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -13.33.

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

POET' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.42   Med: -8.87   Max: -1.48
Current: -13.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of POET Technologies was -1.48. The lowest was -55.42. And the median was -8.87.

POET's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 759 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 25.68 vs POET: -13.33

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 (2026-08-11), POET Technologies's stock price is $8.465. POET Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.830. Therefore, POET Technologies'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).


POET Technologies  (NAS:POET) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.465/-0.830
=At Loss

POET Technologies's share price for today is $8.465.
POET Technologies'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 $-0.830.

* 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?


POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POET Technologies'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.

POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Chart

POET Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.65 -5.35 -2.04 -7.49 -8.90

POET Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -6.00 -7.38 -8.81 -8.90 -6.24

POET vs WOLF, CEVA, AIP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, POET Technologies'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.


POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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POET Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1038.861/-77.945
=-13.33

POET Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $1,038.86 Mil.
POET Technologies'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 $-77.95 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 -13.33 mean?
POET Technologies (POET) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -13.33 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on POET Technologies. According to the industry distribution chart, POET Technologies ranks #999999 out of 759 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is POET Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
POET Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.33. Based on the distribution chart, POET Technologies ranks #999999 out of 759 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, POET Technologies has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POET Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA compare to WOLF and CEVA?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, POET Technologies ranks #999999 out of 759 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places POET Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.68. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 25.68, based on 759 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 POET Technologies. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POET Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is POET Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POET Technologies (POET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.13, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.33. POET Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 POET Technologies (POET), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.33 as of Aug. 11, 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 POET Technologies (POET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POET Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.13. GuruFocus considers POET Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for POET:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -13.33
  • GF Value™: $8.13 vs. price of $8.47 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

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


POET Technologies Business Description

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Address 120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 1107, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4P 1E2
POET Technologies Inc is a design and development company offering high-speed optical engines, light source products, and custom optical modules to the artificial intelligence systems market and hyperscale data centers. Its integration solutions are based on the POET Optical Interposer, a novel, patented platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. POET's Optical Interposer platform also solves device integration challenges across a broad range of communication, computing, and sensing applications. The company operates geographically in the United States, Canada, Singapore and China.
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