PPYA (Papaya Growth Opportunity I) EV-to-EBITDA: -35.01 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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PPYA Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I PPYA
38 GF Score
Price $11.01
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What is Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA?

Papaya Growth Opportunity I PPYA +0.92% 38 EV-to-EBITDA is -35.01 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates PPYA with a GF Score™ of 38/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's enterprise value is $94.71 Mil. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-2.71 Mil. Therefore, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -35.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PPYA's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.005
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-07-17), Papaya Growth Opportunity I's stock price is $11.01. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-0.935. Therefore, Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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).


Papaya Growth Opportunity I  (OTCPK:PPYA) 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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.01/-0.935
=At Loss

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's share price for today is $11.01.
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.935.

* 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?


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 -180.47 -58.54 -65.91

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 -62.82 -64.82 -65.91 -49.81 -37.71

PPYA vs VMCAF, CSTAF, LCCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Papaya Growth Opportunity I'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.


Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Papaya Growth Opportunity I EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=94.710/-2.705
=-35.01

Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current Enterprise Value is $94.71 Mil.
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.71 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 -35.01 mean?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -35.01 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Papaya Growth Opportunity I.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current EV-to-EBITDA is -35.01. Overall, Papaya Growth Opportunity I has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VMCAF and CSTAF?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I's EV-to-EBITDA of -35.01 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.01. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Diversified Financial Services companies is 4.01, based on 156 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's current EV-to-EBITDA is -35.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papaya Growth Opportunity I stock overvalued right now?
Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -35.01. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -35.01. Papaya Growth Opportunity I's overall GF Score™ is 38/100. 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 Papaya Growth Opportunity I (PPYA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -35.01 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Papaya Growth Opportunity I Business Description

Address 3500 South Dupont Highway, Suite HX-102, Dover, DE, USA, 19901
Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I is a blank check company.
38GF Score

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