Is Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) Overvalued?

By Omar Beirat
November 26, 2025
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Have you ever experienced the regret of an expensive purchase and the sinking feeling that follows? Overvalued stocks can provoke the same emotions. When a stock’s price far exceeds its fundamental earnings and revenue, or it boasts a high P/E ratio compared to its peers, it may raise questions. In this article, we explore whether Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) fits this description, and the reasons behind it. Will it turn out to be overvalued?

In this article, we dive into why Spotify Technology S.A. could be considered overvalued as of November 25, 2025, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.

Key takeaways:

  • Comparing potential overvaluations in the Entertainment sector
  • Utilizing the AAII Value Score and Grade to evaluate if (SPOT) is overvalued
  • The reasons why Spotify Technology S.A. might be overvalued: an analysis of key metrics

What Is an Overvalued Stock?

Overvalued stocks arise from high expectations, past growth, and demand. Investors compare them with peers but not all are bad investments. Factors like reversion to mean and analyst expectations affect price volatility. Despite risks, growth investors may find some appealing for long-term potential. Effective methods exist to identify overvalued stocks.

How to Use the AAII Value Grade to Screen for Overvalued Stocks

The AAII Value Grade combines six key valuation metrics, including P/S ratio, P/E ratio, EV/EBITDA ratio, shareholder yield, P/B ratio, and P/FCF ratio. AAII members use this composite valuation to find cheap or expensive stocks, with grades ranging from A to F. Stocks are ranked based on percentile rankings for each metric, and the average ranking places them in quintiles from cheapest (A grade) to most expensive (F grade). Follow this link to learn more about AAII’s Value Score and Grade. Subscribe to A+ Investor 100% risk free with our 90-day money-back guarantee.

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Spotify Technology S.A.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Rank SPOT Sector Median
Price/Sales 84 6.96 0.90
Price/Earnings 91 75.4 16.1
EV/EBITDA 93 53.8 9.9
Shareholder Yield 74 (7.5%) (0.2%)
Price/Book Value 93 13.35 1.56
Price/Free Cash Flow 77 41.5 12.3

As of November 25, 2025, Spotify Technology S.A. has a price-to-sales ratio of 6.96, which is 569.2% higher than the industry median at 1.04. Its price-earnings ratio is 75.4 and its EV/EBITDA ratio is 53.8.

Spotify Technology S.A.’s shareholder yield is -7.5%, lower than the Entertainment industry average at -1.1%.

Finally, its price-to-book ratio is 13.35. and its price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is 41.5. Stocks with a Value Score from 0 to 20 are considered deep value, those with a score between 21 and 40 are considered a value and so on.

Spotify Technology S.A.’s Value Score is 4, which translates to a Value Grade of F and is considered to be Ultra Expensive.

What Investors Should Know About Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) Valuation

Valuation assessments often vary, but the AAII Stock Grades offer a consistent method for evaluating stocks. The chart provided above allows you to compare the valuation metrics of Spotify Technology S.A. against the industry median, giving you a clear perspective on how it stands in comparison.

Data as of November 25, 2025. By considering these metrics, we determine if a stock is under/overvalued. In this case, the composite score shows that Spotify Technology S.A. is Ultra Expensive at this time.

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