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UTStarcom HoldingsUTSI -2.05%48 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.35 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates UTSI with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Hardware companies, UTStarcom Holdings ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, UTStarcom Holdings's enterprise value is $-10.69 Mil.
UTStarcom Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-7.92 Mil. Therefore, UTStarcom Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for UTStarcom Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UTSI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.23 Med: 2.91 Max: 63.9
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of UTStarcom Holdings was 63.90. The lowest was -21.23. And the median was 2.91.
UTSI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 95.36% of 1896
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.015
vs UTSI: 1.35
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.
UTStarcom Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
UTStarcom Holdings's share price for today is $2.39.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. UTStarcom Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.870.
* 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 UTStarcom Holdings'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.
UTSI vs FKWL, BOSC, CMBMF: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, UTStarcom Holdings'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.
UTStarcom Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, UTStarcom Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UTStarcom Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
UTStarcom Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $-10.69 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. UTStarcom Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-7.92 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.
UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.35 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on UTStarcom Holdings. This is 54% below median its historical median of 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #88 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is UTStarcom Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
UTStarcom Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.35 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.91. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02. UTStarcom Holdings' value of 1.35 is 91% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #88 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UTStarcom Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UTStarcom Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to FKWL and BOSC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, UTStarcom Holdings ranks #88 out of 1896 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places UTStarcom Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02. UTStarcom Holdings' value of 1.35 is 91% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 15.02, UTStarcom Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.02, based on 1,896 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. UTStarcom Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.35 is 91% 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 UTStarcom Holdings. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UTStarcom Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.35, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UTStarcom Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.96, compared to a current price of $2.39 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.35, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 91% below the Hardware industry median of 15.02. UTStarcom Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.35 as of Jul. 26, 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 UTStarcom Holdings (UTSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UTStarcom Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.39 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.96.
GuruFocus considers UTStarcom Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UTSI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.35 (54% below median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: $1.96 vs. price of $2.39 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% below the Hardware median (#88 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UTStarcom Holdings Corp is engaged in providing telecommunication and networking products, solutions and services, focusing on optical networking, carrier-class packet optical, network synchronization, broadband products and a Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform optimized for AI networking infrastructure, mobile backhaul, metro aggregation, broadband access and value-added services. The Company operates through two segments: Equipment, which includes the sale of network infrastructure and application products such as broadband and wireless infrastructure technologies, and Services, which generates maximum revenue and provides support and operational services for equipment products. The Company generates maximum revenue from Japan.
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