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The Trade DeskTTD -4.49%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.37 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 101.21. GuruFocus rates TTD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks worse than 60.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Trade Desk's enterprise value is $6,911 Mil.
The Trade Desk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $737 Mil. Therefore, The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TTD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.37 Med: 101.21 Max: 759.62
Current: 9.37
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Trade Desk was 759.62. The lowest was 8.37. And the median was 101.21.
TTD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.19% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs TTD: 9.37
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
The Trade Desk (NAS:TTD) 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.
The Trade Desk's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Trade Desk's share price for today is $16.79.
The Trade Desk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.880.
* 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 The Trade Desk'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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Trade Desk's current Enterprise Value is $6,911 Mil.
The Trade Desk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $737 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.
The Trade Desk (TTD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.37 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Trade Desk. This is 91% below median its historical median of 101.21. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.37 to 759.62. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #449 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.37 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 101.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.37 to a high of 759.62. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. The Trade Desk's value of 9.37 is 29.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #449 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LFTO and MGNI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #449 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Trade Desk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. The Trade Desk's value of 9.37 is 29.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.37 to 759.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.21 vs. the industry median of 7.25, The Trade Desk 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 7.25, based on 746 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. The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.37 is 29.3% 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 The Trade Desk. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.37, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 101.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (TTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.00, compared to a current price of $16.79 — trading 86.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.37, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 101.21 and 29.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 The Trade Desk (TTD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.37 as of Jul. 24, 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 The Trade Desk (TTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.79 is trading 86.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.00.
GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TTD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.37 (91% below median its 10-year median of 101.21)
GF Value™: $126.00 vs. price of $16.79 (86.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#449 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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