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SolarMax TechnologySMXT -3.70%17 EV-to-EBITDA is -14.27 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMXT with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Semiconductors companies, SolarMax Technology ranks worse than 133868.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SolarMax Technology's enterprise value is $51.87 Mil.
SolarMax Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.64 Mil. Therefore, SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -14.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SMXT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.84 Med: -8.72 Max: 125.43
Current: -14.27
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SolarMax Technology was 125.43. The lowest was -35.84. And the median was -8.72.
SMXT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 747
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 24.8
vs SMXT: -14.27
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.
SolarMax Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
SolarMax Technology's share price for today is $0.3499.
SolarMax Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.110.
* 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 SolarMax Technology'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 Solar subindustry, SolarMax Technology'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.
SolarMax Technology EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SolarMax Technology's current Enterprise Value is $51.87 Mil.
SolarMax Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.64 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.
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -14.27 as of Jul. 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 SolarMax Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #999999 out of 747 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SolarMax Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.27. Based on the distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #999999 out of 747 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SolarMax Technology has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SolarMax Technology's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZEO and SUNE?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #999999 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SolarMax Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 24.80. 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 24.80, based on 747 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 SolarMax Technology. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 24.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarMax Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarMax Technology stock overvalued right now?
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -14.27. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.27. SolarMax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 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 SolarMax Technology (SMXT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.27 as of Jul. 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.
SolarMax Technology Inc is an integrated solar and renewable energy company. The United States business includes the sale and installation of photovoltaic and battery backup systems. China operations consist of operating and maintaining solar farm projects and identifying and procuring solar farm projects for resale to third parties. Some of its products are LG Solar Panels, Q-CELL Solar Panels, Panasonic Solar Panels, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from solar energy systems.
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