QPRC (Quest Patent Research) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.09 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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What is Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA?

Quest Patent Research QPRC 29 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.09 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates QPRC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, Quest Patent Research ranks worse than 110619.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Quest Patent Research's enterprise value is $31.31 Mil. Quest Patent Research's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.65 Mil. Therefore, Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.09.

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

QPRC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -401.06   Med: -1.94   Max: 541.83
Current: -4.09

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Quest Patent Research was 541.83. The lowest was -401.06. And the median was -1.94.

QPRC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 904 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705 vs QPRC: -4.09

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 (2026-08-01), Quest Patent Research's stock price is $0.7497. Quest Patent Research's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.980. Therefore, Quest Patent Research'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).


Quest Patent Research  (OTCPK:QPRC) 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.

Quest Patent Research's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.7497/-1.980
=At Loss

Quest Patent Research's share price for today is $0.7497.
Quest Patent Research'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 $-1.980.

* 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?


Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quest Patent Research'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.

Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Quest Patent Research 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 -4.40 6.68 0.98 -3.07 -0.69

Quest Patent Research 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 -2.76 -1.79 -1.79 -0.69 -3.68

QPRC vs YYGH, JFIL, DPUI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quest Patent Research'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.


Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Quest Patent Research EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=31.305/-7.646
=-4.09

Quest Patent Research's current Enterprise Value is $31.31 Mil.
Quest Patent Research'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 $-7.65 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 -4.09 mean?
Quest Patent Research (QPRC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.09 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Quest Patent Research. According to the industry distribution chart, Quest Patent Research ranks #999999 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Quest Patent Research's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.09. Based on the distribution chart, Quest Patent Research ranks #999999 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quest Patent Research has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Patent Research's EV-to-EBITDA compare to YYGH and JFIL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quest Patent Research ranks #999999 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Quest Patent Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. 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 7.71, based on 904 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 Quest Patent Research. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quest Patent Research's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Patent Research stock overvalued right now?
Quest Patent Research (QPRC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -4.09. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.09. Quest Patent Research's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Quest Patent Research (QPRC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.09 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Quest Patent Research Business Description

Address 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 206S, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1411
Quest Patent Research Corp is an intellectual property asset management company. The company is engaged in the development, acquisition, licensing, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. It owns or controls multiple intellectual property portfolios and seeks to generate revenue mainly through patent licensing, often as part of litigation settlements related to the enforcement of its intellectual property rights.
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