ACEL (Accel Entertainment) EV-to-EBIT: 11.41 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc ACEL
88 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 EV-to-EBIT is 11.41 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 12.68. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks better than 62.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Accel Entertainment's Enterprise Value is $1,281 Mil. Accel Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $112 Mil. Therefore, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ACEL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -370.49   Med: 12.68   Max: 59.04
Current: 11.41

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Accel Entertainment was 59.04. The lowest was -370.49. And the median was 12.68.

ACEL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
62.25% of 641 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.26 vs ACEL: 11.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Accel Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,346 Mil. Accel Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $112 Mil. Accel Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.34%.


Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Accel Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=112.276/1346.18403
=8.34 %

Accel Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,346 Mil.
Accel Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $112 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.


Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Chart

Accel Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Accel Entertainment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1280.856/112.276
=11.41

Accel Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $1,281 Mil.
Accel Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $112 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 11.41 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.41 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 12.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #242 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.41 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.68. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. Accel Entertainment's value of 11.41 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #242 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #242 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Accel Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. Accel Entertainment's value of 11.41 is 20% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.68 vs. the industry median of 14.26, Accel Entertainment has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.26, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.41 is 20% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.41, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 12.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.41, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.68 and 20% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.26. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.41 as of Aug. 27, 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.41 (10% below median its 10-year median of 12.68)
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Travel & Leisure median (#242 of 641)

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


Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
88GF Score

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