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American Outdoor BrandsAOUT +2.84%52 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.12 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 12.76. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks worse than 84.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American Outdoor Brands's enterprise value is $192.2 Mil.
American Outdoor Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.8 Mil. Therefore, American Outdoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.09 Med: 12.76 Max: 42.41
Current: 28.12
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of American Outdoor Brands was 42.41. The lowest was -5.09. And the median was 12.76.
AOUT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.06% of 690
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs AOUT: 28.12
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
American Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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.
American Outdoor Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Outdoor Brands's share price for today is $14.56.
American Outdoor Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.730.
* 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).
* 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 Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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.
American Outdoor Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American Outdoor Brands's current Enterprise Value is $192.2 Mil.
American Outdoor Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.8 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.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.12 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands. This is 120% above median its historical median of 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #580 out of 690 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.12 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 12.76. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73. American Outdoor Brands' value of 28.12 is 189.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #580 out of 690 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #580 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American Outdoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73. American Outdoor Brands' value of 28.12 is 189.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.76 vs. the industry median of 9.73, American Outdoor Brands 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-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.73, based on 690 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. American Outdoor Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.12 is 189.2% 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-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 American Outdoor Brands. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.12, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 12.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.08, compared to a current price of $14.56 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.12, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 12.76 and 189.2% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.73. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.12 as of Jul. 16, 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.56 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.08.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 28.12 (120% above median its 10-year median of 12.76)
GF Value™: $9.08 vs. price of $14.56 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.2% above the Travel & Leisure median (#580 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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