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The Descartes Systems GroupSTU:DC2 +2.07%92 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.16 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 32.31. GuruFocus rates STU:DC2 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,960 Software companies, The Descartes Systems Group ranks worse than 70.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Descartes Systems Group's enterprise value is €5,257.0 Mil.
The Descartes Systems Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €274.4 Mil. Therefore, The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DC2'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.94 Med: 32.31 Max: 47.69
Current: 19.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Descartes Systems Group was 47.69. The lowest was 16.94. And the median was 32.31.
STU:DC2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.31% of 1960
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.5
vs STU:DC2: 19.17
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 Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) 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.
The Descartes Systems Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Descartes Systems Group's share price for today is €66.45.
The Descartes Systems Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.711.
* 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).
* 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.
STU:DC2 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems Group'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.
The Descartes Systems Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Descartes Systems Group's current Enterprise Value is €5,257.0 Mil.
The Descartes Systems Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €274.4 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.
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.16 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Descartes Systems Group. This is 41% below median its historical median of 32.31. Over the past decade, The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 16.94 to 47.69. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1378 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.16 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 32.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.94 to a high of 47.69. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 19.16 is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1378 out of 1960 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #1378 out of 1960 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 19.16 is 82.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Descartes Systems Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 16.94 to 47.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.31 vs. the industry median of 10.50, The Descartes Systems Group 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 10.50, based on 1,960 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.16 is 82.5% 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 The Descartes Systems Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.16, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 32.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.24, compared to a current price of €66.45 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.16, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 32.31 and 82.5% above the Software industry median of 10.50. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.16 as of Aug. 04, 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.45 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.24.
GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.16 (41% below median its 10-year median of 32.31)
GF Value™: €104.24 vs. price of €66.45 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Software median (#1378 of 1960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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