CL Educate (BOM:540403) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.02 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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BOM:540403 CL Educate Ltd BOM:540403
64 GF Score
Price ₹59.30
GF Value ₹153.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA?

CL Educate BOM:540403 -0.35% 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates BOM:540403 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹153.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, CL Educate ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CL Educate's enterprise value is ₹3,259 Mil. CL Educate's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹650 Mil. Therefore, CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.02.

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

BOM:540403' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -154.49   Med: 8.65   Max: 67.86
Current: 5.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CL Educate was 67.86. The lowest was -154.49. And the median was 8.65.

BOM:540403's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.15% of 212 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.16 vs BOM:540403: 5.02

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 (2026-09-13), CL Educate's stock price is ₹59.30. CL Educate's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-4.430. Therefore, CL Educate's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


CL Educate  (BOM:540403) 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.

CL Educate's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=59.30/-4.430
=At Loss

CL Educate's share price for today is ₹59.30.
CL Educate'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 ₹-4.430.

* 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?


CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CL Educate'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.

CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CL Educate Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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CL Educate Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 13.51 8.87 8.55 3.84 4.11

BOM:540403 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, CL Educate'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.


CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CL Educate EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3258.599/649.574
=5.02

CL Educate's current Enterprise Value is ₹3,259 Mil.
CL Educate'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 ₹650 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 5.02 mean?
CL Educate (BOM:540403) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 as of Sep. 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 CL Educate. This is 42% below median its historical median of 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #76 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CL Educate's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.65. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.16. CL Educate's value of 5.02 is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #76 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CL Educate has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CL Educate's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, CL Educate ranks #76 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts CL Educate in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.16. CL Educate's value of 5.02 is 29.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 7.16, CL Educate 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.16, based on 212 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. CL Educate's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 29.9% 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 CL Educate. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CL Educate's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CL Educate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CL Educate (BOM:540403) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹153.10, compared to a current price of ₹59.30 — trading 61.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 29.9% below the Education industry median of 7.16. CL Educate's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 CL Educate (BOM:540403), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Sep. 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 CL Educate (BOM:540403) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CL Educate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹59.30 is trading 61.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹153.10. GuruFocus considers CL Educate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540403:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.02 (42% below median its 10-year median of 8.65)
  • GF Value™: ₹153.10 vs. price of ₹59.30 (61.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.9% below the Education median (#76 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540403 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CL Educate Business Description

Other Exchanges CLEDUCATE:India
Address Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, A-45, First Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110044
CL Educate Ltd is an Indian company operating in the education sector, conducting various educational and consulting programmes. It provides education and test preparation training programmes, which include tuition to school students and coaching to aspirants for a variety of entrance examinations, both at the school and graduate/post-graduate levels. The group's reportable segments are: EdTech, MarTech, DEX, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the EdTech segment, which, under the Career Launcher brand, provides a comprehensive suite of aptitude and knowledge products and services for competitive exams across India and abroad. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from India, and the rest from overseas markets like Singapore, Mauritius, Indonesia, UAE, and the USA.
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