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Accel EntertainmentACEL -0.76%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.61 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.08. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks better than 69.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Accel Entertainment's enterprise value is $1,281 Mil.
Accel Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $194 Mil. Therefore, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ACEL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -385.7 Med: 8.08 Max: 126.5
Current: 6.61
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Accel Entertainment was 126.50. The lowest was -385.70. And the median was 8.08.
ACEL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.14% of 700
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.65
vs ACEL: 6.61
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Accel Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Accel Entertainment's share price for today is $11.81.
Accel Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.670.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Accel Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Accel Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $1,281 Mil.
Accel Entertainment's EBITDA 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 $194 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.
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.61 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Accel Entertainment. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #216 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.61 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.08. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Accel Entertainment's value of 6.61 is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #216 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #216 out of 700 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Accel Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Accel Entertainment's value of 6.61 is 31.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.08 vs. the industry median of 9.65, Accel Entertainment 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-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.65, based on 700 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.61 is 31.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Accel Entertainment. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.61, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.61, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.08 and 31.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.65. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.61 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83.
GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACEL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.61 (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.08)
GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#216 of 700)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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