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QutoutiaoQTTOY EV-to-EBITDA is 85.78 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Interactive Media companies, Qutoutiao ranks worse than 95.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Qutoutiao's enterprise value is $532.2 Mil.
Qutoutiao's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $6.2 Mil. Therefore, Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 85.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QTTOY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -312.27 Med: -1.78 Max: 229.93
Current: 85.78
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Qutoutiao was 229.93. The lowest was -312.27. And the median was -1.78.
QTTOY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.19% of 374
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.425
vs QTTOY: 85.78
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.
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.
Qutoutiao's share price for today is $0.0003.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Qutoutiao's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $-1.477.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Qutoutiao'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.
QTTOY vs FRZT, BHATF, GOOGL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Qutoutiao'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.
Qutoutiao EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Qutoutiao's current Enterprise Value is $532.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Qutoutiao's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $6.2 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.
Qutoutiao (QTTOY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 85.78 as of Aug. 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 Qutoutiao. According to the industry distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #356 out of 374 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Qutoutiao's current EV-to-EBITDA is 85.78. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43. Qutoutiao's value of 85.78 is 1055.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #356 out of 374 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Qutoutiao's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FRZT and BHATF?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #356 out of 374 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Qutoutiao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43. Qutoutiao's value of 85.78 is 1055.3% above this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.43, based on 374 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. Qutoutiao's current EV-to-EBITDA of 85.78 is 1055.3% 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 Qutoutiao. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qutoutiao's current EV-to-EBITDA is 85.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qutoutiao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qutoutiao (QTTOY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 85.78 and 1055.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 7.43. 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 Qutoutiao (QTTOY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 85.78 as of Aug. 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.
Qutoutiao Inc is a mobile content platform company in China. Its flagship mobile application, Qutoutiao, aggregates articles and short videos from professional media and freelancers and presents customized feeds to users. It has also launched a mobile literature application, Midu Novels, which offers users free literature supported by advertising. The mobile literature applications, Midu Novels, and Midu Lite, source content from traditional PC-based online literature platforms, which provide a license to publish their literature content on Midu Novels for a fee and offer pieces of literature. The company generates revenue by providing advertising and marketing services.
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