Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) EV-to-EBIT: 18.89 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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NSE:IRCTC Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd NSE:IRCTC
91 GF Score
Price ₹485.90
GF Value ₹947.32
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT?

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism NSE:IRCTC -0.50% 91 EV-to-EBIT is 18.89 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 39.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:IRCTC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹947.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Travel & Leisure companies, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks worse than 64.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Enterprise Value is ₹357,637 Mil. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹18,929 Mil. Therefore, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IRCTC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.89   Med: 39.11   Max: 151.4
Current: 18.89

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism was 151.40. The lowest was 18.89. And the median was 39.11.

NSE:IRCTC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
64.44% of 644 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.22 vs NSE:IRCTC: 18.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹402,320 Mil. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹18,929 Mil. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.70%.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism  (NSE:IRCTC) 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) %.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 )
=18928.551/402320
=4.70 %

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹402,320 Mil.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 ₹18,929 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.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT Chart

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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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NSE:IRCTC vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


NSE:IRCTC
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=357636.629/18928.551
=18.89

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Enterprise Value is ₹357,637 Mil.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 ₹18,929 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 18.89 mean?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.89 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 39.11. Over the past decade, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.89 to 151.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #415 out of 644 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.89 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.89 to a high of 151.40. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.22. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 18.89 is 32.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #415 out of 644 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBIT compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #415 out of 644 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.22. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 18.89 is 32.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.89 to 151.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.11 vs. the industry median of 14.22, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has consistently been above 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 14.22, based on 644 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. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.89 is 32.8% above 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.89, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 39.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹947.32, compared to a current price of ₹485.90 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.89, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11 and 32.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.22. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.89 as of Aug. 21, 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹485.90 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹947.32. GuruFocus considers Indian Railway Catering And Tourism to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCTC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.89 (52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11)
  • GF Value™: ₹947.32 vs. price of ₹485.90 (48.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#415 of 644)

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


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Business Description

Other Exchanges 542830:India
Address World Trade Centre, 4th Floor, Tower-D, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, IND, 110029
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd is engaged in catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains, and other locations, and to promote domestic and international tourism through the development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information, and commercial publicity and world-wide reservation systems. The company's segments are Catering, Rail Neer, Internet Ticketing, and Tourism & Train Operation. A vast majority of its revenues are derived from the Catering business.
91GF Score

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