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Deutsche Lufthansa AGXSWX:LHA -2.01%71 EV-to-EBIT is 5.76 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 4.94. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks better than 83.66% on this metric.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13,094 Mil.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,592 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.
* 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.
For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa AG'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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF14,939 Mil.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,592 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.76 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #142 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.76 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.94. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 5.76 is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #142 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #142 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 5.76 is 53.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.94 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Deutsche Lufthansa AG 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.76 is 53.4% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.76, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 4.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.45, compared to a current price of CHF8.48 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.76, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.94 and 53.4% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.76 as of Jul. 18, 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF8.48 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.45.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.76 (17% above median its 10-year median of 4.94)
GF Value™: CHF7.45 vs. price of CHF8.48 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Transportation median (#142 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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