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Character Group (The)CGROF +0.30%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 64.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 1036% above its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.57. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks worse than 93.94% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Character Group (The)'s enterprise value is $52.6 Mil.
Character Group (The)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Therefore, Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 64.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CGROF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 5.7 Max: 70.84
Current: 70.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Character Group (The) was 70.84. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 5.70.
CGROF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 93.94% of 693
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.66
vs CGROF: 70.84
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).
Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.
Character Group (The)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Character Group (The)'s share price for today is $3.26.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Character Group (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.119.
* 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).
Character Group (The) EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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 Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Character Group (The)'s current Enterprise Value is $52.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Character Group (The)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.8 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.
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 64.76 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Character Group (The). This is 1036% above median its historical median of 5.70. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.36 to 70.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #651 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Character Group (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 64.76 is 1036% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 70.84. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Character Group (The)'s value of 64.76 is 570.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #651 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #651 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Character Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Character Group (The)'s value of 64.76 is 570.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.36 to 70.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 9.66, Character Group (The) 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 9.66, based on 693 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. Character Group (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 64.76 is 570.4% 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 Character Group (The). For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 64.76, which is 1036% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 64.76. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.57, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 64.76, which is 1036% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 570.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.66. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 64.76 as of Jul. 19, 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.57.
Key valuation signals for CGROF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 64.76 (1036% above median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $2.57 vs. price of $3.26 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 570.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#651 of 693)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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