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VertexVERX -4.76%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 46.78. GuruFocus rates VERX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Software companies, Vertex ranks worse than 76.47% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vertex's enterprise value is $2,007.1 Mil.
Vertex's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $87.7 Mil. Therefore, Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VERX'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -323.15 Med: 46.78 Max: 98.73
Current: 22.87
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vertex was 98.73. The lowest was -323.15. And the median was 46.78.
VERX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.47% of 1959
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.6
vs VERX: 22.87
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 (2026-08-06), Vertex's stock price is $11.78.
Vertex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.020. Therefore, Vertex's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 589.00.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Vertex's share price for today is $11.78.
Vertex'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 $0.020.
* 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 Vertex'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 Software - Application subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vertex's current Enterprise Value is $2,007.1 Mil.
Vertex'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 $87.7 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.
Vertex (VERX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.87 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vertex. This is 51% below median its historical median of 46.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #1498 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.87 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 46.78. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. Vertex's value of 22.87 is 115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #1498 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KARO and NCNO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #1498 out of 1959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Vertex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. Vertex's value of 22.87 is 115.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 46.78 vs. the industry median of 10.60, Vertex 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.60, based on 1,959 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. Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.87 is 115.8% 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 Vertex. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.87, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 46.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (VERX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.22, compared to a current price of $11.78 — trading 68.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.87, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 46.78 and 115.8% above the Software industry median of 10.60. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Vertex (VERX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.87 as of Aug. 06, 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 Vertex (VERX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.78 is trading 68.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.22.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VERX:
EV-to-EBITDA: 22.87 (51% below median its 10-year median of 46.78)
GF Value™: $37.22 vs. price of $11.78 (68.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.8% above the Software median (#1498 of 1959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VERX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertex Inc is a provider of tax technology and services. Its software, content, and services help customers stay in compliance with indirect taxes that occur in taxing jurisdictions all over the world. It provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions to specific industries for every line of tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value-added, and payroll. The company offers solutions such as tax determination, Tax Data Management, document management, and compliance and reporting, among others. The company derives revenue from software subscriptions.
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