Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.61 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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XLIS:NBA Novabase SGPS XLIS:NBA
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Price €7.20
GF Value €4.21
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What is Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA?

Novabase SGPS XLIS:NBA 57 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.61 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 9.97. GuruFocus rates XLIS:NBA with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,967 Software companies, Novabase SGPS ranks worse than 60.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Novabase SGPS's enterprise value is €267.3 Mil. Novabase SGPS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €19.6 Mil. Therefore, Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XLIS:NBA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 9.97   Max: 20.66
Current: 13.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Novabase SGPS was 20.66. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 9.97.

XLIS:NBA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.7% of 1967 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.32 vs XLIS:NBA: 13.61

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 (2026-08-24), Novabase SGPS's stock price is €7.20. Novabase SGPS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.140. Therefore, Novabase SGPS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 51.43.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Novabase SGPS  (XLIS:NBA) 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.

Novabase SGPS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.20/0.140
=51.43

Novabase SGPS's share price for today is €7.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Novabase SGPS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.140.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novabase SGPS'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.

Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Novabase SGPS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.07 11.17 8.99 12.63 16.60

Novabase SGPS Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.99 0.00 12.63 0.00 16.60

XLIS:NBA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Novabase SGPS'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.


Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Novabase SGPS EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=267.301/19.638
=13.61

Novabase SGPS's current Enterprise Value is €267.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Novabase SGPS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €19.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.61 mean?
Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.61 as of Aug. 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 Novabase SGPS. This is 37% above median its historical median of 9.97. Over the past decade, Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.18 to 20.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #1194 out of 1967 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Novabase SGPS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.61 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 20.66. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32. Novabase SGPS's value of 13.61 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #1194 out of 1967 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Novabase SGPS has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novabase SGPS's EV-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #1194 out of 1967 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Novabase SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32. Novabase SGPS's value of 13.61 is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Novabase SGPS's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.18 to 20.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.97 vs. the industry median of 10.32, Novabase SGPS 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 10.32, based on 1,967 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. Novabase SGPS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.61 is 31.9% 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 Novabase SGPS. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novabase SGPS's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.61, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 9.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novabase SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €7.20 — trading 71% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.61, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.97 and 31.9% above the Software industry median of 10.32. Novabase SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.61 as of Aug. 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.20 is trading 71% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21. GuruFocus considers Novabase SGPS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:NBA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.61 (37% above median its 10-year median of 9.97)
  • GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €7.20 (71% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 31.9% above the Software median (#1194 of 1967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:NBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novabase SGPS Business Description

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Address Avenida D Joao II, 34, Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon, PRT, 1998-031
Novabase SGPS is engaged in holding and managing financial holdings in other companies. The Group operates through two business areas: Next-Gen (NG), which generates maximum revenue and operates under the Celfocus commercial brand, providing IT consulting and services focused on the Financial Services and Telecommunications industries across Europe and the Middle East; and Value Portfolio (VP), which develops venture capital activities. The Next-Gen and IT Service segment focuses on Design & UX, insights through data, native & scalable cloud, digital architecture, exposure to APIs, AI/Analytics, automation of tests & engineering, continuous delivery, and intelligent operations. The Group operates in Portugal, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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