YouGov (LSE:YOU) YoY EBITDA Growth: -14.74% (As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:YOU YouGov PLC LSE:YOU
79 GF Score
Price £2.68
GF Value £5.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is YouGov YoY EBITDA Growth?

YouGov LSE:YOU -0.45% 79 YoY EBITDA Growth is -14.74% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:YOU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -14.74%.

YouGov's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.35.

YouGov YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

YouGov YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

YouGov Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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YouGov Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -31.37 -32.15 93.81 35.55 -14.74
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YouGov YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jul. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jul. 2024 ) |
=(0.626-0.424)/ | 0.424 |
=47.64 %

YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jan. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jan. 2025 )) |
=(0.347-0.407)/ | 0.407 |
=-14.74 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -14.74% mean?
YouGov (LSE:YOU) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -14.74% as of Jan. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for YouGov and its competitors.
Is YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
YouGov's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -14.74%. Overall, YouGov has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to VRSK and EFX?
YouGov's YoY EBITDA Growth of -14.74% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Business Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Business Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for YouGov and its competitors. YouGov's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -14.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouGov stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov (LSE:YOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.69, compared to a current price of £2.68 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -14.74%. YouGov's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YouGov (LSE:YOU), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -14.74% as of Jan. 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 YouGov (LSE:YOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.68 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.69. GuruFocus considers YouGov to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:YOU:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -14.74%
  • GF Value™: £5.69 vs. price of £2.68 (52.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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

YouGov Business Description

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YouGov PLC is a market research agency company. Its suite of products consists of YouGov BrandIndex, YouGov Reports, and YouGov Profiles. Other services offered are YouGov Omnibus service and custom research by sector specialists. Segments in which the company operates include Data Products, Data Services and CPS. Revenues are generated from market research services, syndicated services, non-syndicated services, and media buying. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from EMEA and also has its presence in the UK, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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