RWSPF (RWS Holdings) EV-to-EBITDA: -23.10 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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RWSPF RWS Holdings PLC RWSPF
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Price $0.92
GF Value $2.16
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What is RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

RWS Holdings RWSPF 69 EV-to-EBITDA is -23.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates RWSPF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Software companies, RWS Holdings ranks worse than 51046.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RWS Holdings's enterprise value is $475.5 Mil. RWS Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.6 Mil. Therefore, RWS Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -23.10.

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

RWSPF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.57   Med: 18.29   Max: 29.55
Current: -24.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RWS Holdings was 29.55. The lowest was -24.57. And the median was 18.29.

RWSPF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1959 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.46 vs RWSPF: -24.39

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 (2026-07-22), RWS Holdings's stock price is $0.92. RWS Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.350. Therefore, RWS Holdings'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).


RWS Holdings  (OTCPK:RWSPF) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.92/-0.350
=At Loss

RWS Holdings's share price for today is $0.92.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RWS Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.350.

* 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?


RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RWS Holdings'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.

RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

RWS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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RWS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 4.69 0.00 -21.39 0.00

RWSPF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, RWS Holdings'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.


RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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RWS Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=475.522/-20.584
=-23.10

RWS Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $475.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RWS Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-20.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -23.10 mean?
RWS Holdings (RWSPF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -23.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RWS Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry.
Is RWS Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RWS Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.10. Based on the distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RWS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RWS Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places RWS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. 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 10.46, based on 1,959 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 RWS Holdings. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RWS Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RWS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings (RWSPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.16, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.10. RWS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.10 as of Jul. 22, 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16. GuruFocus considers RWS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RWSPF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -23.10
  • GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $0.92 (57.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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


RWS Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges RWSl:UKRWS:UKRWJ1:Germany
Address Vanwall Road, RWS Compass House, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, GBR, SL6 4UB
RWS Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The group is a world-wide AI solutions company empowering the world's trusted enterprise AI. Through its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments, it delivers intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization, and IP protection for world-wide growth. The company provides the confidence, governance, and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale.
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