RMBS (Rambus) EV-to-EBITDA: 26.98 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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RMBS Rambus Inc RMBS
91 GF Score
Price $92.07
GF Value $96.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Rambus EV-to-EBITDA?

Rambus RMBS +1.32% 91 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.98 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 27.89. GuruFocus rates RMBS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 768 Semiconductors companies, Rambus ranks worse than 55.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rambus's enterprise value is $9,182.9 Mil. Rambus's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $340.4 Mil. Therefore, Rambus's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.98.

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

RMBS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.91   Med: 27.89   Max: 235.13
Current: 26.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rambus was 235.13. The lowest was -183.91. And the median was 27.89.

RMBS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.6% of 768 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 22.085 vs RMBS: 26.98

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 (2026-08-20), Rambus's stock price is $92.07. Rambus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.180. Therefore, Rambus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 42.23.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Rambus  (NAS:RMBS) 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.

Rambus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=92.07/2.180
=42.23

Rambus's share price for today is $92.07.
Rambus'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 $2.180.

* 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?


Rambus EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Rambus EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rambus'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.

Rambus EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Rambus 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 37.37 87.09 29.38 21.28 28.18

Rambus Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 21.12 34.14 28.18 26.06 39.93

RMBS vs SIMO, SMTC, SWKS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Rambus'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.


Rambus EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Rambus's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rambus EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Rambus's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9182.914/340.423
=26.98

Rambus's current Enterprise Value is $9,182.9 Mil.
Rambus'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 $340.4 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 26.98 mean?
Rambus (RMBS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.98 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rambus. This is near median its historical median of 27.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Rambus ranks #427 out of 768 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Rambus' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rambus' current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.98 is near median its 10-year median of 27.89. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.09. Rambus' value of 26.98 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rambus ranks #427 out of 768 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rambus has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rambus' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SIMO and SMTC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Rambus ranks #427 out of 768 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rambus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.09. Rambus' value of 26.98 is 22.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.89 vs. the industry median of 22.09, Rambus 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 22.09, based on 768 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. Rambus's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.98 is 22.2% 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 Rambus. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rambus's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rambus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rambus (RMBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.60, compared to a current price of $92.07 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.89 and 22.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 22.09. Rambus' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rambus (RMBS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.98 as of Aug. 20, 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 Rambus (RMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rambus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $92.07 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.60. GuruFocus considers Rambus to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RMBS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 26.98 (near median its 10-year median of 27.89)
  • GF Value™: $96.60 vs. price of $92.07 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 22.2% above the Semiconductors median (#427 of 768)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RMBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rambus Business Description

Address 4453 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Rambus Inc is a semiconductor company providing chips and silicon IP for data-intensive computing systems, focusing on data center and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The company is at the forefront of enabling the next era of AI-driven computing, addressing challenges of signal and power integrity at increasingly extreme data rates across the data center, edge, and client markets. It offers high-performance memory subsystems, with a balanced and diverse portfolio of products, IP, and patents that maximize performance and security in computationally intensive systems. The company operates in South Korea, Singapore, the United States, and other countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from South Korea.
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