C3.ai (XSWX:AI) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.80 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


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54 GF Score
Price CHF7.36
GF Value CHF13.30
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What is C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA?

C3.ai XSWX:AI 54 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AI with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF13.30. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,939 Software companies, C3.ai ranks worse than 51572.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, C3.ai's enterprise value is CHF678.6 Mil. C3.ai's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-376.1 Mil. Therefore, C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:AI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -274.4   Med: -7.78   Max: -1.07
Current: -1.77

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of C3.ai was -1.07. The lowest was -274.40. And the median was -7.78.

XSWX:AI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1939 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.45 vs XSWX:AI: -1.77

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 (2026-07-05), C3.ai's stock price is CHF7.36. C3.ai's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-2.649. Therefore, C3.ai's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


C3.ai  (XSWX:AI) 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.

C3.ai's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.36/-2.649
=At Loss

C3.ai's share price for today is CHF7.36.
C3.ai's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-2.649.

* 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?


C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C3.ai'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.

C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA Chart

C3.ai Annual Data
Trend Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -4.44 -4.58 -6.67 -7.09 -1.55

C3.ai Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -7.09 -6.92 -4.48 -2.14 -1.55

XSWX:AI vs PICS, PRGS, AEVA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, C3.ai'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.


C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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C3.ai EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=678.555/-376.109
=-1.80

C3.ai's current Enterprise Value is CHF678.6 Mil.
C3.ai's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-376.1 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 -1.80 mean?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on C3.ai. According to the industry distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #999999 out of 1939 companies in the Software industry.
Is C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
C3.ai's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #999999 out of 1939 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C3.ai has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C3.ai's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PICS and PRGS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, C3.ai ranks #999999 out of 1939 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places C3.ai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.45. 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 10.45, based on 1,939 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. 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 C3.ai. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C3.ai's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C3.ai stock overvalued right now?
C3.ai (XSWX:AI) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -1.80. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF13.30, compared to a current price of CHF7.36 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.80. C3.ai's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.80 as of Jul. 05, 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 C3.ai (XSWX:AI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C3.ai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF7.36 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF13.30.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.80
  • GF Value™: CHF13.30 vs. price of CHF7.36 (44.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

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


C3.ai Business Description

Address 1400 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94063
C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
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