TDAY (USA Today Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.71 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TDAY USA Today Co Inc TDAY
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Price $6.68
GF Value $3.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA?

USA Today Co TDAY -6.83% 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.71 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates TDAY with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 743 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks better than 50.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, USA Today Co's enterprise value is $2,006 Mil. USA Today Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $299 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.71.

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

TDAY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.4   Med: 7.66   Max: 162.6
Current: 6.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of USA Today Co was 162.60. The lowest was -76.40. And the median was 7.66.

TDAY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.74% of 743 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.06 vs TDAY: 6.71

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 (2026-08-18), USA Today Co's stock price is $6.68. USA Today Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.300. Therefore, USA Today 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).


USA Today Co  (NYSE:TDAY) 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.

USA Today Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.68/-0.300
=At Loss

USA Today Co's share price for today is $6.68.
USA Today 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 $-0.300.

* 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?


USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Today 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.

USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

USA Today Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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USA Today Co 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 6.35 6.50 6.88 7.17 7.63

TDAY vs SCHL, LEE, EDUC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today 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.


USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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USA Today Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

USA Today Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2005.614/298.905
=6.71

USA Today Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,006 Mil.
USA Today 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 $299 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 6.71 mean?
USA Today Co (TDAY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.71 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 USA Today Co. This is 12% below median its historical median of 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is USA Today Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.71 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.66. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. USA Today Co's value of 6.71 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 743 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 743 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. USA Today Co's value of 6.71 is 5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 7.06, USA Today Co 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. USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.71 is 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 USA Today Co. 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. USA Today Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.71, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (TDAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.34, compared to a current price of $6.68 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.71, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.06. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 USA Today Co (TDAY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.71 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 USA Today Co (TDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.68 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.34. GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDAY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.71 (12% below median its 10-year median of 7.66)
  • GF Value™: $3.34 vs. price of $6.68 (100% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5% below the Media - Diversified median (#366 of 743)

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


USA Today Co Business Description

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USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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