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NYSE:LUMN

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Price: 8.84 USD -1.89% Market Closed
Market Cap: $9.1B

EV/EBIT

-139
Current
730%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 22.1

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
-139
=
Enterprise Value
$23.6B
/
EBIT
$-184m

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
-139
=
Enterprise Value
$23.6B
/
EBIT
$-184m

Valuation Scenarios

Lumen Technologies Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (22.1), the stock would be worth $-1.4 (116% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-116%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
112%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple -139 $8.84
0%
3-Year Average 22.1 $-1.4
-116%
5-Year Average 11.1 $-0.7
-108%
Industry Average 12.5 $-0.8
-109%
Country Average 19.6 $-1.25
-114%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$23.6B
/
Jan 2026
$-184m
=
-139
Current
$23.6B
/
Dec 2026
$356.4m
=
66.2
Forward
$23.6B
/
Dec 2027
$494.7m
=
47.7
Forward
$23.6B
/
Dec 2028
$589m
=
40
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
Lumen Technologies Inc
NYSE:LUMN
9.1B USD -139 -5.3
US
EchoStar Corp
NASDAQ:SATS
33.9B USD -544.4 -1.3
US
AST SpaceMobile Inc
NASDAQ:ASTS
28.6B USD -101.7 -83.8
US
Globalstar Inc
AMEX:GSAT
10.5B USD 715 -544
ID
Indoritel Makmur Internasional Tbk PT
IDX:DNET
133.7T IDR 474.5 106.5
US
Iridium Communications Inc
NASDAQ:IRDM
4.1B USD 24.4 35.7
UK
Liberty Global PLC
NASDAQ:LBTYA
4B USD 144.5 -0.6
BM
Liberty Global Ltd
F:3O41
3.3B EUR 141.8 -0.5
MY
TIME dotCom Bhd
KLSE:TIMECOM
11.2B MYR 21.4 26.1
JP
U-Next Holdings Co Ltd
OTC:USNNF
2.5B USD 12.2 21.2
NZ
Chorus Ltd
NZX:CNU
4.3B NZD 31.2 176.5
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
US
Lumen Technologies Inc
NYSE:LUMN
Average EV/EBIT: 195.6
Negative Multiple: -139
N/A N/A
US
EchoStar Corp
NASDAQ:SATS
Negative Multiple: -544.4 N/A N/A
US
AST SpaceMobile Inc
NASDAQ:ASTS
Negative Multiple: -101.7 N/A N/A
US
G
Globalstar Inc
AMEX:GSAT
715
84%
8.5
ID
Indoritel Makmur Internasional Tbk PT
IDX:DNET
474.5
N/A N/A
US
Iridium Communications Inc
NASDAQ:IRDM
24.4
9%
2.7
UK
Liberty Global PLC
NASDAQ:LBTYA
144.5
26%
5.6
BM
Liberty Global Ltd
F:3O41
141.8
26%
5.5
MY
T
TIME dotCom Bhd
KLSE:TIMECOM
21.4
13%
1.6
JP
U-Next Holdings Co Ltd
OTC:USNNF
12.2
N/A N/A
NZ
Chorus Ltd
NZX:CNU
31.2
19%
1.6
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
Lumen Technologies Inc
NYSE:LUMN
Average P/E: 73.2
Negative Multiple: -5.3
N/A N/A
US
EchoStar Corp
NASDAQ:SATS
Negative Multiple: -1.3 N/A N/A
US
AST SpaceMobile Inc
NASDAQ:ASTS
Negative Multiple: -83.8 N/A N/A
US
G
Globalstar Inc
AMEX:GSAT
Negative Multiple: -544 N/A N/A
ID
Indoritel Makmur Internasional Tbk PT
IDX:DNET
106.5
N/A N/A
US
Iridium Communications Inc
NASDAQ:IRDM
35.7
18%
2
UK
Liberty Global PLC
NASDAQ:LBTYA
Negative Multiple: -0.6 N/A N/A
BM
Liberty Global Ltd
F:3O41
Negative Multiple: -0.5 N/A N/A
MY
T
TIME dotCom Bhd
KLSE:TIMECOM
26.1
11%
2.4
JP
U-Next Holdings Co Ltd
OTC:USNNF
21.2
10%
2.1
NZ
Chorus Ltd
NZX:CNU
176.5
202%
0.9

Market Distribution

Lower than 100% of companies in the United States of America
Percentile
0th
Based on 8 638 companies
0th percentile
-139
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

Lumen Technologies Inc
Glance View

In the kaleidoscope of telecommunications, Lumen Technologies Inc. has positioned itself as a pivotal player by orchestrating a vast and complex tapestry of digital networks. Formerly known as CenturyLink, Lumen underwent a transformation not just in name but in vision, channeling efforts toward becoming a comprehensive network services provider. What sets Lumen apart is its extensive fiber infrastructure, which forms the backbone of its operations. This network, sprawling across continents, caters to the proliferating demands for bandwidth, cloud connectivity, and cybersecurity solutions. Leveraging this infrastructure, Lumen serves a diverse clientele ranging from large enterprises to government bodies, offering a suite of services designed to empower digital acceleration and facilitate seamless communications. Lumen's business model revolves around providing solutions that modern businesses crave in an increasingly digital ecosystem. The company capitalizes on its assets by delivering high-margin services such as Edge Computing and SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), customizing its offerings to meet the intricate needs of today’s globalized economy. Subscription-based recurring revenue is a significant portion of their financial engine, ensuring a steady stream of income. Moreover, Lumen’s strategic initiatives focus on forging partnerships and embracing innovation to maintain a competitive edge. This robust approach not only helps Lumen sustain its operational vitality but also enables it to capitalize on the digital transformation wave sweeping across industries. This synergy of infrastructure and services underscores Lumen's role as an enabler of the modern interconnected world, driving its growth and relevance in the telecommunications sector.

LUMN Intrinsic Value
7.62 USD
Overvaluation 14%
Intrinsic Value
Price $8.84
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