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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Public Policy Holding Co's enterprise value is $320.7 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-21.1 Mil. Therefore, Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -15.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PPHC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.25 Med: -25.29 Max: -10.24
Current: -15.34
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Public Policy Holding Co was -10.24. The lowest was -93.25. And the median was -25.29.
PPHC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.79
vs PPHC: -15.34
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Public Policy Holding Co (NAS:PPHC) 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.
Public Policy Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Public Policy Holding Co's share price for today is $9.94.
Public Policy Holding Co'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 $-2.220.
* 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).
* 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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Public Policy Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $320.7 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co'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 $-21.1 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.
Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -15.17 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.17. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #999999 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.79, based on 902 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 Public Policy Holding Co. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.43, compared to a current price of $9.94 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.17. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.17 as of Jul. 29, 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.94 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.43.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPHC:
EV-to-EBITDA: -15.17
GF Value™: $13.43 vs. price of $9.94 (26% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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