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Starz EntertainmentSTRZ +1.38%8 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.75 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates STRZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks better than 82.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Starz Entertainment's enterprise value is $1,120 Mil.
Starz Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $407 Mil. Therefore, Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STRZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32 Med: 1.61 Max: 2.76
Current: 2.75
During the past 2 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Starz Entertainment was 2.76. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.61.
STRZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.14% of 756
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.175
vs STRZ: 2.75
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.
Starz Entertainment (NAS:STRZ) 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.
Starz Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Starz Entertainment's share price for today is $29.41.
Starz Entertainment'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 $-25.494.
* 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 Starz Entertainment'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 Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Starz Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $1,120 Mil.
Starz Entertainment'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 $407 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.
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.75 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Starz Entertainment. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #135 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Starz Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.75 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 2.76. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Starz Entertainment's value of 2.75 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #135 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #135 out of 756 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Starz Entertainment in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. Starz Entertainment's value of 2.75 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Starz Entertainment's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.32 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 7.18, Starz Entertainment has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.18, based on 756 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. Starz Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.75 is 61.7% below 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 Starz Entertainment. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starz Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.75, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.75. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.75, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 61.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.18. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Starz Entertainment (STRZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.75 as of Aug. 25, 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.
Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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