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Avalon HoldingsAWX -3.85%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.74 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 7.82. GuruFocus rates AWX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Waste Management companies, Avalon Holdings ranks better than 81.82% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Avalon Holdings's enterprise value is $38.79 Mil.
Avalon Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.76 Mil. Therefore, Avalon Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avalon Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AWX'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -131.14 Med: 7.82 Max: 47.21
Current: 5.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Avalon Holdings was 47.21. The lowest was -131.14. And the median was 7.82.
AWX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.82% of 176
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.025
vs AWX: 5.74
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.
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.
Avalon Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Avalon Holdings's share price for today is $2.75.
Avalon Holdings'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 $0.309.
* 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 Avalon Holdings'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 Waste Management subindustry, Avalon Holdings'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.
Avalon Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Avalon Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Avalon Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $38.79 Mil.
Avalon Holdings'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 $6.76 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.
Avalon Holdings (AWX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.74 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Avalon Holdings. This is 27% below median its historical median of 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #32 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Avalon Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Avalon Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.74 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.82. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03. Avalon Holdings' value of 5.74 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #32 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avalon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AQMS and OCLN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #32 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Avalon Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03. Avalon Holdings' value of 5.74 is 47.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.82 vs. the industry median of 11.03, Avalon Holdings 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.03, based on 176 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. Avalon Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.74 is 47.9% 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 Avalon Holdings. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalon Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.74, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 7.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings (AWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.61, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.74, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.82 and 47.9% below the Waste Management industry median of 11.03. Avalon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Avalon Holdings (AWX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.74 as of Aug. 13, 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 Avalon Holdings (AWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.61.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWX:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.74 (27% below median its 10-year median of 7.82)
GF Value™: $2.61 vs. price of $2.75 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Waste Management median (#32 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Holdings Corp is a waste management company. The company provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. The company has two operating segments. The Waste management services segment, which is the key revenue driver, provides hazardous and non-hazardous brokerage and management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers, captive landfill management for an industrial customer, and saltwater injection well operations. Its Golf and related operations segment consists of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging and resort-related amenities.
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