ZPTA (Zapata Quantum) EV-to-EBITDA: 22.18 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA?

Zapata Quantum ZPTA +5.72% 8 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZPTA with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Software companies, Zapata Quantum ranks worse than 71.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Zapata Quantum's enterprise value is $207.15 Mil. Zapata Quantum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.34 Mil. Therefore, Zapata Quantum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.18.

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

ZPTA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.85   Med: -0.04   Max: 52.37
Current: 22.18

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Zapata Quantum was 52.37. The lowest was -1.85. And the median was -0.04.

ZPTA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.73% of 1949 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.55 vs ZPTA: 22.18

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 (2026-07-14), Zapata Quantum's stock price is $1.08517. Zapata Quantum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.074. Therefore, Zapata Quantum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.66.

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


Zapata Quantum  (OTCPK:ZPTA) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.08517/0.074
=14.66

Zapata Quantum's share price for today is $1.08517.
Zapata Quantum'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 $0.074.

* 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?


Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zapata Quantum'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.

Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Zapata Quantum Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.26 27.92

Zapata Quantum Quarterly Data
Dec21 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 -0.25 2.19 5.23 27.92 8.17

ZPTA vs PDYN, DVLT, RPAY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Zapata Quantum'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.


Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Zapata Quantum EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=207.153/9.339
=22.18

Zapata Quantum's current Enterprise Value is $207.15 Mil.
Zapata Quantum'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 $9.34 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 22.18 mean?
Zapata Quantum (ZPTA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zapata Quantum. According to the industry distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #1398 out of 1949 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Zapata Quantum's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Zapata Quantum's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.18. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55. Zapata Quantum's value of 22.18 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #1398 out of 1949 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zapata Quantum has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zapata Quantum's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PDYN and DVLT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zapata Quantum ranks #1398 out of 1949 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Zapata Quantum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55. Zapata Quantum's value of 22.18 is 110.2% above this benchmark. 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 10.55, based on 1,949 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. Zapata Quantum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.18 is 110.2% 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 Zapata Quantum. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zapata Quantum's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zapata Quantum stock overvalued right now?
Zapata Quantum (ZPTA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.18. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.18 and 110.2% above the Software industry median of 10.55. Zapata Quantum's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 4 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 Zapata Quantum (ZPTA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.18 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Zapata Quantum Business Description

Address 6 Liberty Square, No. 2488, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Zapata Quantum Inc is a pure-play hardware-agnostic quantum software company. Its software platform for quantum computing applications supports a wide range of use cases in cryptography, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, materials discovery and defense. The company's products - Orquestra, Bench-Q, Quantum Graph, and Quantum Pilot - provide the infrastructure and workflow tools that connect problem discovery, algorithm design, and hardware execution. The company currently derives revenue prominently from subscriptions to its software platform and related services.
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