LGDDF (Lagardere) EV-to-EBIT: 11.91 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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LGDDF Lagardere SA LGDDF
71 GF Score
Price $20.33
GF Value $27.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lagardere EV-to-EBIT?

Lagardere LGDDF 71 EV-to-EBIT is 11.91 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 16.59. GuruFocus rates LGDDF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lagardere ranks better than 56.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lagardere's Enterprise Value is $8,411 Mil. Lagardere's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $706 Mil. Therefore, Lagardere's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.91.

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

LGDDF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.87   Med: 16.59   Max: 99.62
Current: 12.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lagardere was 99.62. The lowest was -12.87. And the median was 16.59.

LGDDF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.16% of 869 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.48 vs LGDDF: 12.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lagardere's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,557 Mil. Lagardere's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $706 Mil. Lagardere's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.25%.


Lagardere  (OTCPK:LGDDF) 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) %.

Lagardere's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=705.967/8557.1502
=8.25 %

Lagardere's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,557 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lagardere's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $706 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.


Lagardere EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lagardere EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lagardere'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.

Lagardere EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lagardere Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Lagardere Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.65 0.00 12.74 0.00 12.06

LGDDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lagardere'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.


Lagardere EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lagardere's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lagardere EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8411.371/705.967
=11.91

Lagardere's current Enterprise Value is $8,411 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lagardere's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $706 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 11.91 mean?
Lagardere (LGDDF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.91 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lagardere and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 16.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Lagardere ranks #381 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Lagardere's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lagardere's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.91 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. Lagardere's value of 11.91 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lagardere ranks #381 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lagardere has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lagardere's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lagardere ranks #381 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Lagardere in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. Lagardere's value of 11.91 is 11.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.59 vs. the industry median of 13.48, Lagardere 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.48, based on 869 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. Lagardere's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.91 is 11.6% 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 Lagardere and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lagardere's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.91, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 16.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lagardere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagardere (LGDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.02, compared to a current price of $20.33 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.91, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.59 and 11.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.48. Lagardere's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Lagardere (LGDDF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.91 as of Jul. 16, 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 Lagardere (LGDDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lagardere stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.33 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.02. GuruFocus considers Lagardere to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LGDDF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.91 (28% below median its 10-year median of 16.59)
  • GF Value™: $27.02 vs. price of $20.33 (24.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#381 of 869)

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


Lagardere Business Description

Address 4, rue de Presbourg, Paris, FRA, 75016
Lagardere SA is in the business of content publishing, production, broadcasting, and distribution. It is also engaged in the travel retail business with various brands such as Relay and Aelia Duty-Free, and other selective distribution brands. The company operates through divisions: Lagardere Publishing, Lagardere Travel Retail, and others.
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