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Vivid SeatsSEAT -3.33%60 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates SEAT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Interactive Media companies, Vivid Seats ranks worse than 266666.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vivid Seats's enterprise value is $346.0 Mil.
Vivid Seats's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-411.5 Mil. Therefore, Vivid Seats's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vivid Seats's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SEAT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.95 Med: 7.5 Max: 31.24
Current: -0.84
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vivid Seats was 31.24. The lowest was -6.95. And the median was 7.50.
SEAT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 375
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.37
vs SEAT: -0.84
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.
Vivid Seats's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Vivid Seats's share price for today is $7.34.
Vivid Seats'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 $-30.126.
* 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 Vivid Seats'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Vivid Seats'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.
Vivid Seats EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Vivid Seats's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vivid Seats's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vivid Seats's current Enterprise Value is $346.0 Mil.
Vivid Seats'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 $-411.5 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.
Vivid Seats (SEAT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vivid Seats. According to the industry distribution chart, Vivid Seats ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Vivid Seats' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vivid Seats' current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.84. Based on the distribution chart, Vivid Seats ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vivid Seats has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vivid Seats' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TEAD and GIBO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Vivid Seats ranks #999999 out of 375 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Vivid Seats in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.37. 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 7.37, based on 375 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 Vivid Seats. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vivid Seats's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vivid Seats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivid Seats (SEAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.61, compared to a current price of $7.34 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.84. Vivid Seats' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Vivid Seats (SEAT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.84 as of Aug. 13, 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 Vivid Seats (SEAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivid Seats stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.34 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.61.
GuruFocus considers Vivid Seats to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEAT:
EV-to-EBITDA: -0.84
GF Value™: $4.61 vs. price of $7.34 (59.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vivid Seats Inc is an online ticket marketplace for connecting fans to live events and artists. It is the official ticketing partner of brands in the entertainment industry, providing tickets for sports, concerts, theatres, and comedy events in the United States, Canada, and Japan. It operates in two segments: Marketplace, which generates maximum revenue, and Resale. The Marketplace segment acts as an intermediary between ticket buyers, sellers, and partners, earning revenue from processing ticket sales for live events and facilitating the booking of hotel rooms and packages on websites and mobile applications. The Resale segment acquires tickets to resell on secondary ticket marketplaces, including its own, and offers internal research and development support for Skybox.
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