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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sprout Social's enterprise value is $439.2 Mil.
Sprout Social's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-21.8 Mil. Therefore, Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -20.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SPT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -391.46 Med: -50.85 Max: -10.3
Current: -20.14
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sprout Social was -10.30. The lowest was -391.46. And the median was -50.85.
SPT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1954
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.385
vs SPT: -20.14
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sprout Social (NAS:SPT) 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.
Sprout Social's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sprout Social's share price for today is $8.39.
Sprout Social'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 $-0.660.
* 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 Sprout Social'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 Software - Application subindustry, Sprout Social'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.
Sprout Social EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sprout Social's current Enterprise Value is $439.2 Mil.
Sprout Social'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 $-21.8 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.
Sprout Social (SPT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -20.14 as of Jul. 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 Sprout Social. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry.
Is Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sprout Social's current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.14. Based on the distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLND and MFI?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #999999 out of 1954 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sprout Social in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39. 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 10.39, based on 1,954 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 Sprout Social. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprout Social's current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.61, compared to a current price of $8.39 — trading 77.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.14. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -20.14 as of Jul. 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.39 is trading 77.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.61.
GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SPT:
EV-to-EBITDA: -20.14
GF Value™: $36.61 vs. price of $8.39 (77.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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