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ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.56%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 743 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 59.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Scholastic's enterprise value is €894 Mil.
Scholastic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €157 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.3 Med: 9.7 Max: 221.79
Current: 5.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Scholastic was 221.79. The lowest was -47.30. And the median was 9.70.
STU:SL1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.89% of 743
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.06
vs STU:SL1: 5.66
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.
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.
Scholastic's share price for today is €35.40.
Scholastic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.988.
* 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 Scholastic'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.
STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Scholastic's current Enterprise Value is €894 Mil.
Scholastic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €157 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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Scholastic. This is 41% below median its historical median of 9.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #298 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Scholastic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.70. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. Scholastic's value of 5.68 is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #298 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #298 out of 743 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. Scholastic's value of 5.68 is 19.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 7.06, Scholastic 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 7.06, based on 743 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. Scholastic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 19.5% 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 Scholastic. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.74, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 19.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.06. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 18, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.74.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.68 (41% below median its 10-year median of 9.70)
GF Value™: €33.74 vs. price of €35.40 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#298 of 743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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