BDL (Flanigan'S Enterprises) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.54 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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BDL Flanigan'S Enterprises Inc BDL
70 GF Score
Price $45.20
GF Value $32.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA?

Flanigan'S Enterprises BDL -2.35% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.54 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates BDL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Restaurants companies, Flanigan'S Enterprises ranks better than 68.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Flanigan'S Enterprises's enterprise value is $122.2 Mil. Flanigan'S Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.7 Mil. Therefore, Flanigan'S Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flanigan'S Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BDL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87   Med: 5.36   Max: 8.26
Current: 6.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Flanigan'S Enterprises was 8.26. The lowest was 2.87. And the median was 5.36.

BDL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.06% of 310 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.71 vs BDL: 6.54

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.

As of today (2026-08-07), Flanigan'S Enterprises's stock price is $45.20. Flanigan'S Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.210. Therefore, Flanigan'S Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.08.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Flanigan'S Enterprises  (AMEX:BDL) 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.

Flanigan'S Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=45.20/3.210
=14.08

Flanigan'S Enterprises's share price for today is $45.20.
Flanigan'S Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $3.210.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flanigan'S Enterprises'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.

Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Flanigan'S Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Flanigan'S Enterprises Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.68 6.87 5.92 5.11 5.13

BDL vs MB, STKS, NDLS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Flanigan'S Enterprises'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.


Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Flanigan'S Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flanigan'S Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Flanigan'S Enterprises EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Flanigan'S Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=122.236/18.682
=6.54

Flanigan'S Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $122.2 Mil.
Flanigan'S Enterprises's EBITDA 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 $18.7 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.54 mean?
Flanigan'S Enterprises (BDL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.54 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Flanigan'S Enterprises. This is 22% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Flanigan'S Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 8.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Flanigan'S Enterprises ranks #99 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Flanigan'S Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Flanigan'S Enterprises' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.54 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 8.26. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Flanigan'S Enterprises' value of 6.54 is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flanigan'S Enterprises ranks #99 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flanigan'S Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flanigan'S Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MB and STKS?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Flanigan'S Enterprises ranks #99 out of 310 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Flanigan'S Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71. Flanigan'S Enterprises' value of 6.54 is 32.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Flanigan'S Enterprises' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.87 to 8.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 9.71, Flanigan'S Enterprises 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.71, based on 310 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. Flanigan'S Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.54 is 32.6% 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 Flanigan'S Enterprises. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flanigan'S Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.54, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flanigan'S Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flanigan'S Enterprises (BDL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.67, compared to a current price of $45.20 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.54, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 32.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.71. Flanigan'S Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Flanigan'S Enterprises (BDL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.54 as of Aug. 07, 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 Flanigan'S Enterprises (BDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flanigan'S Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.20 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.67. GuruFocus considers Flanigan'S Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BDL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.54 (22% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
  • GF Value™: $32.67 vs. price of $45.20 (38.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.6% below the Restaurants median (#99 of 310)

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


Flanigan'S Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 0DY:Germany
Address 5059 N.E. 18th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33334
Flanigan'S Enterprises Inc operates as a chain of small cocktail lounges and packages liquor stores throughout South Florida. The business activity is principally conducted in two segments namely Restaurant and Package liquor store segment. Its Restaurant segment offers alcoholic beverages and full food service, and Package stores consist of retail liquor sales and related items. Its menu consists of a wide variety of options including prime rib, steaks, pasta, entree salads, burgers, a variety of sandwiches, and oversized signature desserts. The company generates maximum revenue from Restaurant segment.
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