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Havas NVXAMS:HAVAS +2.14%17 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates XAMS:HAVAS with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 748 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks better than 64.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Havas NV's enterprise value is €2,243 Mil.
Havas NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €446 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:HAVAS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 3.94 Max: 5.03
Current: 5.03
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Havas NV was 5.03. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 3.94.
XAMS:HAVAS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.17% of 748
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs XAMS:HAVAS: 5.03
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.
Havas NV's share price for today is €19.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Havas NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.971.
* 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 Havas NV'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.
XAMS:HAVAS vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas NV'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.
Havas NV EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Havas NV's current Enterprise Value is €2,243 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Havas NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €446 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.
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.03 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 Havas NV. This is 28% above median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.16 to 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #268 out of 748 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Havas NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.03 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 5.03. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Havas NV's value of 5.03 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #268 out of 748 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #268 out of 748 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Havas NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Havas NV's value of 5.03 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Havas NV's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.16 to 5.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Havas NV 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 7.25, based on 748 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. Havas NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.03 is 30.6% 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 Havas NV. 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. Havas NV's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.03, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.03. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.03, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 30.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 8 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 Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.03 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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