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Ribbon CommunicationsRBBN -1.46%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.00 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates RBBN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Software companies, Ribbon Communications ranks worse than 78% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ribbon Communications's enterprise value is $716.5 Mil.
Ribbon Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.6 Mil. Therefore, Ribbon Communications's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ribbon Communications's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RBBN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -133.95 Med: 8.09 Max: 151.61
Current: 26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ribbon Communications was 151.61. The lowest was -133.95. And the median was 8.09.
RBBN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78% of 1977
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.34
vs RBBN: 26.00
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.
Ribbon Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ribbon Communications's share price for today is $2.03.
Ribbon Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.080.
* 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).
Ribbon Communications EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ribbon Communications'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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Ribbon Communications'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.
Ribbon Communications EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ribbon Communications's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ribbon Communications's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ribbon Communications's current Enterprise Value is $716.5 Mil.
Ribbon Communications's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $27.6 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.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.00 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ribbon Communications. This is 221% above median its historical median of 8.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1542 out of 1977 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Ribbon Communications' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ribbon Communications' current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.00 is 221% above median its 10-year median of 8.09. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. Ribbon Communications' value of 26.00 is 151.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1542 out of 1977 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ribbon Communications has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ribbon Communications' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CURR and XPER?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #1542 out of 1977 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ribbon Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. Ribbon Communications' value of 26.00 is 151.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 10.34, Ribbon Communications has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.34, based on 1,977 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. Ribbon Communications's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.00 is 151.5% 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 Ribbon Communications. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ribbon Communications's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.00, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ribbon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications (RBBN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.89, compared to a current price of $2.03 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.00, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 151.5% above the Software industry median of 10.34. Ribbon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.03 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.89.
GuruFocus considers Ribbon Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RBBN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 26.00 (221% above median its 10-year median of 8.09)
GF Value™: $2.89 vs. price of $2.03 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151.5% above the Software median (#1542 of 1977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ribbon Communications Inc provides communications technology to service providers and enterprises, offering software and high-performance hardware products, network solutions, and services for secure data and voice communications, as well as high-bandwidth networking for residential and enterprise customers across industries such as finance, education, government, utilities, and transportation. It operates through two segments: Cloud and Edge, which generate maximum revenue and deliver software-centric, cloud-native solutions for VoIP, VoLTE, VoNR, and unified communications, and IP Optical Networks, which support growing telecommunications traffic from 5G, distributed cloud computing, and other applications. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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