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Viavi SolutionsVIAV -3.57%59 EV-to-EBITDA is 73.70 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 306% above its 10-year median of 18.17. GuruFocus rates VIAV with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Hardware companies, Viavi Solutions ranks worse than 88.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Viavi Solutions's enterprise value is $9,647 Mil.
Viavi Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $131 Mil. Therefore, Viavi Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 73.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viavi Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VIAV'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06 Med: 18.17 Max: 148.76
Current: 73.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Viavi Solutions was 148.76. The lowest was 6.06. And the median was 18.17.
VIAV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.56% of 1888
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.405
vs VIAV: 73.70
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.
Viavi Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Viavi Solutions's share price for today is $39.155.
Viavi Solutions'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 $-0.150.
* 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 Viavi Solutions'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Viavi Solutions'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.
Viavi Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Viavi Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viavi Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Viavi Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $9,647 Mil.
Viavi Solutions'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 $131 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.
Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 73.70 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Viavi Solutions. This is 306% above median its historical median of 18.17. Over the past decade, Viavi Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.06 to 148.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1672 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Viavi Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Viavi Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 73.70 is 306% above median its 10-year median of 18.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 148.76. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. Viavi Solutions' value of 73.70 is 378.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1672 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viavi Solutions has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viavi Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to VSAT and AAOI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Viavi Solutions ranks #1672 out of 1888 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Viavi Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. Viavi Solutions' value of 73.70 is 378.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Viavi Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.06 to 148.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.17 vs. the industry median of 15.41, Viavi Solutions 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.41, based on 1,888 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. Viavi Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 73.70 is 378.4% 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 Viavi Solutions. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viavi Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.70, which is 306% above median its own 10-year median of 18.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viavi Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viavi Solutions (VIAV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $39.16 — trading 183.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.70, which is 306% above median its 10-year median of 18.17 and 378.4% above the Hardware industry median of 15.41. Viavi Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Viavi Solutions (VIAV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.70 as of Aug. 08, 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 Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viavi Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.16 is trading 183.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83.
GuruFocus considers Viavi Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VIAV:
EV-to-EBITDA: 73.70 (306% above median its 10-year median of 18.17)
GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $39.16 (183.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 378.4% above the Hardware median (#1672 of 1888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viavi Solutions Inc. is an international provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil government, military and avionics customers. The company also offers high-performance thin-film optical coatings, providing light management solutions to anti-counterfeiting, 3D sensing, electronics, automotive, defense, and instrumentation markets. Its operating segments include Network Enablement, Service Enablement, and Optical Security and Performance Products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. Additionally, it manufactures and sells optical filters for 3D sensing products that allow facial recognition security authentication for mobile devices.
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