TNLIF (Trainline) EV-to-EBIT: 8.42 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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What is Trainline EV-to-EBIT?

Trainline TNLIF 76 EV-to-EBIT is 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 11.73. GuruFocus rates TNLIF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.72. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Travel & Leisure companies, Trainline ranks better than 74.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Trainline's Enterprise Value is $1,439.0 Mil. Trainline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $170.9 Mil. Therefore, Trainline's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.42.

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

TNLIF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -340.6   Med: 11.73   Max: 296.08
Current: 8.5

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Trainline was 296.08. The lowest was -340.60. And the median was 11.73.

TNLIF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.76% of 638 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.385 vs TNLIF: 8.50

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Trainline's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,393.2 Mil. Trainline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $170.9 Mil. Trainline's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.26%.


Trainline  (OTCPK:TNLIF) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=170.855/1393.21465
=12.26 %

Trainline's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,393.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Trainline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $170.9 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.


Trainline EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Trainline EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trainline'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.

Trainline EV-to-EBIT Chart

Trainline Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Trainline Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 26.29 0.00 15.82 0.00 7.43

TNLIF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Trainline'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.


Trainline EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Trainline EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1439.015/170.855
=8.42

Trainline's current Enterprise Value is $1,439.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Trainline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $170.9 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 8.42 mean?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Trainline and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 11.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #161 out of 638 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Trainline's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Trainline's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.42 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 11.73. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.39. Trainline's value of 8.42 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trainline ranks #161 out of 638 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trainline has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trainline's EV-to-EBIT compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Trainline ranks #161 out of 638 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Trainline in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.39. Trainline's value of 8.42 is 41.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 14.39, Trainline 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 14.39, based on 638 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. Trainline's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.42 is 41.5% 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 Trainline and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trainline's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.42, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trainline stock overvalued right now?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.72, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.42, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 41.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 14.39. Trainline's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Trainline (TNLIF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 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 Trainline (TNLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trainline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.72.

Key valuation signals for TNLIF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.42 (28% below median its 10-year median of 11.73)
  • GF Value™: $4.72 vs. price of $2.97 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#161 of 638)

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


Trainline Business Description

Address 1 Stonecutter Street, London, GBR, EC4A 4AH
Trainline PLC are the main independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets world'wide. The Group has three operating segments UK Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys within the UK; International Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys outside the UK including journeys between the UK and outside the UK, and Trainline Solutions1 includes Travel portal platforms for Trainline's own branded business units, in addition to external corporates, travel management companies and whitelabel ecommerce platforms for Train Operating Companies. It generates majority of revenue from UK Consumer. It has presence in UK and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from UK.
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