Sphere Entertainment Co (STU:MQ2) EV-to-EBITDA: 28.30 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 438% Above Median

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STU:MQ2 Sphere Entertainment Co STU:MQ2
37 GF Score
Price €122.35
GF Value €65.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Sphere Entertainment Co STU:MQ2 -3.13% 37 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.30 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 438% above its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates STU:MQ2 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Media - Diversified companies, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks worse than 86.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sphere Entertainment Co's enterprise value is €4,678 Mil. Sphere Entertainment Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €165 Mil. Therefore, Sphere Entertainment Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.30.

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

STU:MQ2' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -114.82   Med: 5.26   Max: 349.48
Current: 28.41

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sphere Entertainment Co was 349.48. The lowest was -114.82. And the median was 5.26.

STU:MQ2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.15% of 758 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.22 vs STU:MQ2: 28.41

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 (2026-08-29), Sphere Entertainment Co's stock price is €122.35. Sphere Entertainment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-2.300. Therefore, Sphere Entertainment Co'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).


Sphere Entertainment Co  (STU:MQ2) 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.

Sphere Entertainment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=122.35/-2.300
=At Loss

Sphere Entertainment Co's share price for today is €122.35.
Sphere Entertainment Co'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 €-2.300.

* 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?


Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sphere Entertainment Co'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.

Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sphere Entertainment Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sphere Entertainment Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:MQ2 vs VSNT, MANU, LION: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Sphere Entertainment Co'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.


Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sphere Entertainment Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sphere Entertainment Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sphere Entertainment Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4677.801/165.315
=28.30

Sphere Entertainment Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,678 Mil.
Sphere Entertainment Co'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 €165 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 28.30 mean?
Sphere Entertainment Co (STU:MQ2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.30 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sphere Entertainment Co. This is 438% above median its historical median of 5.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #653 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Sphere Entertainment Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sphere Entertainment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.30 is 438% above median its 10-year median of 5.26. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Sphere Entertainment Co's value of 28.30 is 292% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #653 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sphere Entertainment Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sphere Entertainment Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VSNT and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sphere Entertainment Co ranks #653 out of 758 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sphere Entertainment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Sphere Entertainment Co's value of 28.30 is 292% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Sphere Entertainment Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.22, based on 758 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. Sphere Entertainment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.30 is 292% 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 Sphere Entertainment Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sphere Entertainment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.30, which is 438% above median its own 10-year median of 5.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sphere Entertainment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sphere Entertainment Co (STU:MQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.49, compared to a current price of €122.35 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.30, which is 438% above median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 292% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.22. Sphere Entertainment Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Sphere Entertainment Co (STU:MQ2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.30 as of Aug. 29, 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 Sphere Entertainment Co (STU:MQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sphere Entertainment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €122.35 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €65.49. GuruFocus considers Sphere Entertainment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:MQ2:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 28.30 (438% above median its 10-year median of 5.26)
  • GF Value™: €65.49 vs. price of €122.35 (86.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 292% above the Media - Diversified median (#653 of 758)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sphere Entertainment Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SPHR:USA
Address Two Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10121
Sphere Entertainment Co is a live entertainment and media company. The firm creates, writes, casts, produces, and tours shows and events. The group has two reportable segments: Sphere and MSG Networks. Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium, and MSG Networks operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, as well as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) and authenticated streaming product.
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