Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) EV-to-EBIT: 12.78 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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XPAR:MLEDR Compagnie des Eaux de Royan XPAR:MLEDR
63 GF Score
Price €36.80
GF Value €32.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT?

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan XPAR:MLEDR 63 EV-to-EBIT is 12.78 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 9.87. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLEDR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks better than 53.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Enterprise Value is €6.59 Mil. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52 Mil. Therefore, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLEDR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.58   Med: 9.87   Max: 54.98
Current: 12.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Compagnie des Eaux de Royan was 54.98. The lowest was -56.58. And the median was 9.87.

XPAR:MLEDR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
53.88% of 464 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.345 vs XPAR:MLEDR: 12.78

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.23 Mil. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52 Mil. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.14%.


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan  (XPAR:MLEDR) 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) %.

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan'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 )
=0.516/7.2296
=7.14 %

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52 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.


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie des Eaux de Royan'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.

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT Chart

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 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 14.53 9.46 56.21 -52.50 14.01

XPAR:MLEDR vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan'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.


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


XPAR:MLEDR
63GF Score
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Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6.593/0.516
=12.78

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current Enterprise Value is €6.59 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.52 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 12.78 mean?
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.78 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Compagnie des Eaux de Royan and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 9.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #214 out of 464 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.78 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 9.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's value of 12.78 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #214 out of 464 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #214 out of 464 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Compagnie des Eaux de Royan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's value of 12.78 is 4.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.87 vs. the industry median of 13.35, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.35, based on 464 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. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.78 is 4.2% 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.78, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 9.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.42, compared to a current price of €36.80 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.78, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 9.87 and 4.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.35. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.78 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.80 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.42. GuruFocus considers Compagnie des Eaux de Royan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLEDR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.78 (29% above median its 10-year median of 9.87)
  • GF Value™: €32.42 vs. price of €36.80 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#214 of 464)

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


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Business Description

Address 1 avenue de Valombre BP 520, Royan, FRA, 17201
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan is engaged in the purification and distribution of drinking water in France.
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