Lighton (STU:I63) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.39 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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What is Lighton EV-to-EBITDA?

Lighton STU:I63 -2.65% 20 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.39 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:I63 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Lighton ranks worse than 51072.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lighton's enterprise value is €22.26 Mil. Lighton's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-6.58 Mil. Therefore, Lighton's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.39.

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

STU:I63' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.64   Med: -5.94   Max: 24.49
Current: -3.39

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lighton was 24.49. The lowest was -25.64. And the median was -5.94.

STU:I63's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1958 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.44 vs STU:I63: -3.39

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 (2026-09-05), Lighton's stock price is €3.49. Lighton's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.151. Therefore, Lighton'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).


Lighton  (STU:I63) 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.

Lighton's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.49/-1.151
=At Loss

Lighton's share price for today is €3.49.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lighton's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.151.

* 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?


Lighton EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lighton EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lighton'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.

Lighton EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lighton Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 -16.12 -4.33

Lighton Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -16.12 0.00 -4.33

STU:I63 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lighton'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.


Lighton EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Lighton EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Lighton's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=22.261/-6.575
=-3.39

Lighton's current Enterprise Value is €22.26 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lighton's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-6.58 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 -3.39 mean?
Lighton (STU:I63) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.39 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lighton. According to the industry distribution chart, Lighton ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry.
Is Lighton's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lighton's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.39. Based on the distribution chart, Lighton ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lighton has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lighton's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lighton ranks #999999 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lighton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44. 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 10.44, based on 1,958 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 Lighton. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lighton's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lighton stock overvalued right now?
Lighton (STU:I63) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.39. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.39. Lighton's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lighton (STU:I63), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.39 as of Sep. 05, 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.

Lighton Business Description

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Address 2 rue de la Bourse, Paris, FRA, 75002
Lighton SA is a provider of sovereign generative AI platform software for enterprise document intelligence and workflow automation. The company offers a platform that enables organizations to deploy AI agents within their infrastructure, grounding in internal documents to execute automated workflows through tool integration. The platform supports custom workflow creation, multi-format document processing, and flexible deployment options from cloud to air-gapped systems. The technology serves large enterprises and public sector organisations requiring on-premises AI deployment with complete data control, supporting use cases in compliance management, process automation, and knowledge management.
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