Block (XSWX:XYZ) EV-to-EBITDA: 16.05 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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What is Block EV-to-EBITDA?

Block XSWX:XYZ +2.20% 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 101.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:XYZ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.01. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Software companies, Block ranks worse than 65.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Block's enterprise value is CHF33,297 Mil. Block's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,075 Mil. Therefore, Block's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.05.

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

XSWX:XYZ' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.44   Med: 101.94   Max: 5429.58
Current: 15.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Block was 5429.58. The lowest was -69.44. And the median was 101.94.

XSWX:XYZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.87% of 1957 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.33 vs XSWX:XYZ: 15.77

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 (2026-07-25), Block's stock price is CHF63.75. Block's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.038. Therefore, Block's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 61.42.

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


Block  (XSWX:XYZ) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=63.75/1.038
=61.42

Block's share price for today is CHF63.75.
Block'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 CHF1.038.

* 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?


Block EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Block EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Block'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.

Block EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Block Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Block Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 14.21 16.60 15.94 10.59 11.87

XSWX:XYZ vs CRWV, NTAP, TWLO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Block'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.


Block EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Block EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=33296.743/2074.898
=16.05

Block's current Enterprise Value is CHF33,297 Mil.
Block'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 CHF2,075 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 16.05 mean?
Block (XSWX:XYZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Block. This is 84% below median its historical median of 101.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Block ranks #1289 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Block's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Block's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 101.94. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33. Block's value of 16.05 is 55.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Block ranks #1289 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Block has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Block's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRWV and NTAP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Block ranks #1289 out of 1957 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Block in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33. Block's value of 16.05 is 55.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 101.94 vs. the industry median of 10.33, Block 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 10.33, based on 1,957 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. Block's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05 is 55.4% 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 Block. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Block's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 101.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Block stock overvalued right now?
Block (XSWX:XYZ) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.05. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.01, compared to a current price of CHF63.75 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 101.94 and 55.4% above the Software industry median of 10.33. Block's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Block (XSWX:XYZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.05 as of Jul. 25, 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 Block (XSWX:XYZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Block stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF63.75 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.01.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:XYZ:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 16.05 (84% below median its 10-year median of 101.94)
  • GF Value™: CHF63.01 vs. price of CHF63.75 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.4% above the Software median (#1289 of 1957)

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


Block Business Description

Address 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Founded in 2009, Block provides payment services to merchants, along with related services. The company also launched Cash App, a person-to-person payment network. In 2024, Square's payment volume was almost USD 250 million.
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