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YEXT EV/EBITDA Analysis

16.7x

Higher than 49% of Technology sector peers

Updated 807h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Yext's current EV/EBITDA of 16.7x means investors are paying 16.7 times the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the entire enterprise value, a measure that accounts for debt and cash.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

YEXT

16.7x

Sector Median

17.5x

Sector Avg

45.8x

Prior Period

10.8x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This is below the technology sector median of 19.0x, placing Yext in the 45th percentile among its peers, indicating a valuation slightly cheaper than the typical sector company. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a sharp increase of +54.6% from 10.8x to 16.7x, meaning the multiple has risen quickly in a single quarter. The combination of a below-median level with a rapid upward trend suggests that while the stock is not expensive relative to the sector, the sudden rise could signal an expectation of improved profitability or could create risk if earnings fail to support the higher valuation. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the valuation is neither clearly undervalued nor overvalued — the below-median multiple offers some cushion, but the steep QoQ increase warrants caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about YEXT?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does YEXT's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

YEXT's EV/EBITDA of 16.7x compares to a Technology sector median of 17.5x, placing it in the 49th percentile.

Who are YEXT's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest Technology peers by EV/EBITDA include: SQ (18.2x), ZI (15.7x), ACLS (15.1x), ADBE (14.1x), AKAM (13.9x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.