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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.79 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 52.23% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Springer Nature AG KGaA's enterprise value is €5,244 Mil.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €773 Mil. Therefore, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SPG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.56 Med: 8.79 Max: 12.72
Current: 6.79
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Springer Nature AG KGaA was 12.72. The lowest was 5.56. And the median was 8.79.
XTER:SPG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.23% of 741
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.14
vs XTER:SPG: 6.79
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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Springer Nature AG KGaA's share price for today is €20.25.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.800.
* 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).
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €5,244 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Springer Nature AG KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €773 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.79 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA. This is 23% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.56 to 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #354 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.79 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.56 to a high of 12.72. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 6.79 is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #354 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #354 out of 741 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Springer Nature AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 6.79 is 4.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.56 to 12.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 7.14, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 7.14, based on 741 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.79 is 4.9% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.79, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.79. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.79, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 4.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.14. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.79 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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