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Rocket LabRKLB +0.40%71 EV-to-EBITDA is -301.76 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates RKLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rocket Lab ranks worse than 377358.11% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rocket Lab's enterprise value is $41,005.6 Mil.
Rocket Lab's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-135.9 Mil. Therefore, Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -301.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RKLB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -630.11 Med: -33.79 Max: -13.26
Current: -301.76
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rocket Lab was -13.26. The lowest was -630.11. And the median was -33.79.
RKLB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.44
vs RKLB: -301.76
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Rocket Lab (NAS:RKLB) 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.
Rocket Lab's share price for today is $67.62.
Rocket Lab'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 $-0.320.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rocket Lab's current Enterprise Value is $41,005.6 Mil.
Rocket Lab'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 $-135.9 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.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -301.76 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rocket Lab. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rocket Lab's current EV-to-EBITDA is -301.76. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LHX and HEI.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rocket Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.44. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.44, based on 265 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. 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 Rocket Lab. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab's current EV-to-EBITDA is -301.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.06, compared to a current price of $67.62 — trading 149.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -301.76. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rocket Lab (RKLB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -301.76 as of Jul. 18, 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 Rocket Lab (RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.62 is trading 149.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.06.
GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RKLB:
EV-to-EBITDA: -301.76
GF Value™: $27.06 vs. price of $67.62 (149.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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