Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) EV-to-EBIT: 20.25 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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NSE:LEMONTREE Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd NSE:LEMONTREE
82 GF Score
Price ₹108.08
GF Value ₹180.40
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT?

Lemon Tree Hotels NSE:LEMONTREE -0.86% 82 EV-to-EBIT is 20.25 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 28.19. GuruFocus rates NSE:LEMONTREE with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹180.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 641 Travel & Leisure companies, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks worse than 67.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lemon Tree Hotels's Enterprise Value is ₹110,858 Mil. Lemon Tree Hotels's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹5,474 Mil. Therefore, Lemon Tree Hotels's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.25.

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

NSE:LEMONTREE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11041.32   Med: 28.19   Max: 234.41
Current: 20.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lemon Tree Hotels was 234.41. The lowest was -11041.32. And the median was 28.19.

NSE:LEMONTREE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
67.55% of 641 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.12 vs NSE:LEMONTREE: 20.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lemon Tree Hotels's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹92,369 Mil. Lemon Tree Hotels's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹5,474 Mil. Lemon Tree Hotels's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.93%.


Lemon Tree Hotels  (NSE:LEMONTREE) 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) %.

Lemon Tree Hotels'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 )
=5474.173/92369.0692
=5.93 %

Lemon Tree Hotels's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹92,369 Mil.
Lemon Tree Hotels'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 ₹5,474 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.


Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lemon Tree Hotels'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.

Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lemon Tree Hotels Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Lemon Tree Hotels Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 20.73 29.32 23.89 19.46 16.87

NSE:LEMONTREE vs MAR, HLT, H: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Lemon Tree Hotels'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.


Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Lemon Tree Hotels EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lemon Tree Hotels's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=110857.867/5474.173
=20.25

Lemon Tree Hotels's current Enterprise Value is ₹110,858 Mil.
Lemon Tree Hotels'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 ₹5,474 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 20.25 mean?
Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.25 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lemon Tree Hotels and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 28.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #433 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Lemon Tree Hotels' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lemon Tree Hotels' current EV-to-EBIT of 20.25 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.19. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.12. Lemon Tree Hotels' value of 20.25 is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #433 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lemon Tree Hotels has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lemon Tree Hotels' EV-to-EBIT compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #433 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lemon Tree Hotels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.12. Lemon Tree Hotels' value of 20.25 is 43.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.19 vs. the industry median of 14.12, Lemon Tree Hotels 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 14.12, 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. Lemon Tree Hotels's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.25 is 43.4% 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 Lemon Tree Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lemon Tree Hotels's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.25, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 28.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lemon Tree Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹180.40, compared to a current price of ₹108.08 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.25, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.19 and 43.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.12. Lemon Tree Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.25 as of Aug. 20, 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 Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lemon Tree Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹108.08 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹180.40. GuruFocus considers Lemon Tree Hotels to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LEMONTREE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.25 (28% below median its 10-year median of 28.19)
  • GF Value™: ₹180.40 vs. price of ₹108.08 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#433 of 641)

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


Lemon Tree Hotels Business Description

Other Exchanges 541233:India
Address Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi, IND, 110037
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd operates hotels across the upscale, upper-midscale, midscale, and economy segments under seven brands catering to varied guest needs. These include Aurika Hotels and Resorts (upscale), Lemon Tree Premier and Keys Prima (upper-midscale), Lemon Tree Hotels and Keys Select (midscale), and Red Fox and Keys Lite (economy). The company generates revenue by owning, leasing, and managing hotels, earning through room rentals and management commissions. Its operations span metro regions and tier cities across India, with international presence in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bhutan, and Nepal, focusing on delivering differentiated service and value offerings to a broad customer base.
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