Sohu.com (STU:XOU) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.08 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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STU:XOU Sohu.com Ltd STU:XOU
62 GF Score
Price €11.70
GF Value €13.58
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA?

Sohu.com STU:XOU +1.74% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.08 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 6.35. GuruFocus rates STU:XOU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.58. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Interactive Media companies, Sohu.com ranks worse than 67.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sohu.com's enterprise value is €-381.6 Mil. Sohu.com's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-34.4 Mil. Therefore, Sohu.com's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.08.

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

STU:XOU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -378.58   Med: 6.35   Max: 767.12
Current: 10.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sohu.com was 767.12. The lowest was -378.58. And the median was 6.35.

STU:XOU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.02% of 379 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.03 vs STU:XOU: 10.98

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 (2026-09-14), Sohu.com's stock price is €11.70. Sohu.com's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.318. Therefore, Sohu.com's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 1.60.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Sohu.com  (STU:XOU) 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.

Sohu.com's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.70/7.318
=1.60

Sohu.com's share price for today is €11.70.
Sohu.com'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 €7.318.

* 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?


Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sohu.com'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.

Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sohu.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.22 -16.79 16.08 6.13 12.39

Sohu.com Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.93 10.33 12.39 9.23 12.95

STU:XOU vs GRVY, GDEV, FIRY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Sohu.com'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.


Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Sohu.com's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sohu.com EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sohu.com's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-381.571/-34.429
=11.08

Sohu.com's current Enterprise Value is €-381.6 Mil.
Sohu.com'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 €-34.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.08 mean?
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.08 as of Sep. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sohu.com. This is 74% above median its historical median of 6.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #254 out of 379 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Sohu.com's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sohu.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.08 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 6.35. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03. Sohu.com's value of 11.08 is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #254 out of 379 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sohu.com has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sohu.com's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GRVY and GDEV?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #254 out of 379 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sohu.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03. Sohu.com's value of 11.08 is 57.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.35 vs. the industry median of 7.03, Sohu.com 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.03, based on 379 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. Sohu.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.08 is 57.6% 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 Sohu.com. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sohu.com's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.08, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 6.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sohu.com stock overvalued right now?
Sohu.com (STU:XOU) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.58, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.08, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 6.35 and 57.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 7.03. Sohu.com's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Sohu.com (STU:XOU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.08 as of Sep. 14, 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 Sohu.com (STU:XOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohu.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.58.

Key valuation signals for STU:XOU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.08 (74% above median its 10-year median of 6.35)
  • GF Value™: €13.58 vs. price of €11.70 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.6% above the Interactive Media median (#254 of 379)

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


Sohu.com Business Description

Other Exchanges SOHU:USA
Address No. 2 Kexueyuan South Road, Level 18, Block 3, SOHU.com Media Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100190
Sohu.com Ltd provides online media, games, and search products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. The company operates in Sohu and Changyou segments. Sohu is an online media content and services provider. Through its social features, Sohu also enables users to generate and distribute content, as well as interact with each other on a platform. Changyou is an online game developer and operator. It generates maximum revenue from the Changyou segment.
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