Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) EV-to-EBITDA: 198.22 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 515% Above Median

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SHSE:688588 Linkage Software Co Ltd SHSE:688588
79 GF Score
Price ¥9.00
GF Value ¥14.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Linkage Software Co SHSE:688588 +2.51% 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 198.22 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 515% above its 10-year median of 32.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688588 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Software companies, Linkage Software Co ranks worse than 96.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Linkage Software Co's enterprise value is ¥2,994.5 Mil. Linkage Software Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥15.1 Mil. Therefore, Linkage Software Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 198.22.

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

SHSE:688588' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -232.09   Med: 32.24   Max: 198.74
Current: 198.22

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Linkage Software Co was 198.74. The lowest was -232.09. And the median was 32.24.

SHSE:688588's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
96.78% of 1987 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.27 vs SHSE:688588: 198.22

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 (2026-09-21), Linkage Software Co's stock price is ¥9.00. Linkage Software Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.079. Therefore, Linkage Software Co'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).


Linkage Software Co  (SHSE:688588) 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.

Linkage Software Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.00/-0.079
=At Loss

Linkage Software Co's share price for today is ¥9.00.
Linkage Software Co'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 ¥-0.079.

* 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?


Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkage Software Co'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.

Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Linkage Software Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 28.79 18.36 33.13 26.03 30.09

Linkage Software Co 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 15.60 39.17 30.02 41.25 198.29

SHSE:688588 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Linkage Software Co'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.


Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Linkage Software Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Linkage Software Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2994.530/15.10724557
=198.22

Linkage Software Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥2,994.5 Mil.
Linkage Software Co'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 ¥15.1 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 198.22 mean?
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 198.22 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Linkage Software Co. This is 515% above median its historical median of 32.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1923 out of 1987 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Linkage Software Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Linkage Software Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 198.22 is 515% above median its 10-year median of 32.24. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.27. Linkage Software Co's value of 198.22 is 1830.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1923 out of 1987 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Software Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1923 out of 1987 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Linkage Software Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.27. Linkage Software Co's value of 198.22 is 1830.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.24 vs. the industry median of 10.27, Linkage Software Co 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 10.27, based on 1,987 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. Linkage Software Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 198.22 is 1830.1% 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 Linkage Software Co. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkage Software Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 198.22, which is 515% above median its own 10-year median of 32.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.29, compared to a current price of ¥9.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 198.22, which is 515% above median its 10-year median of 32.24 and 1830.1% above the Software industry median of 10.27. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 198.22 as of Sep. 21, 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.29. GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 198.22 (515% above median its 10-year median of 32.24)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.29 vs. price of ¥9.00 (37% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1830.1% above the Software median (#1923 of 1987)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkage Software Co Business Description

Address No. 96, Qitai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Lingzhi Building, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Linkage Software Co Ltd is a financial software solution provider. The company is committed to the application of emerging technologies in the financial industry, providing customers with a full range of software services such as consulting, design, development, and maintenance. It provides software services in the fields of securities, insurance, banking, trust, and asset management. It uses various technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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