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Clas Ohlson ABCHIX:CLASBS 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 13.18. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr245.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks worse than 61.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Clas Ohlson AB's enterprise value is kr25,629 Mil.
Clas Ohlson AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was kr2,278 Mil. Therefore, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLASBs'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.5 Med: 13.18 Max: 74.77
Current: 11.25
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Clas Ohlson AB was 74.77. The lowest was 8.50. And the median was 13.18.
CHIX:CLASBs's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.84% of 946
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.895
vs CHIX:CLASBs: 11.25
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).
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBs) 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.
Clas Ohlson AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clas Ohlson AB's share price for today is kr433.10.
Clas Ohlson AB'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 kr18.290.
* 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 Clas Ohlson AB'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.
CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson AB'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.
Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Clas Ohlson AB's current Enterprise Value is kr25,629 Mil.
Clas Ohlson AB'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 kr2,278 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.
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB. This is 15% below median its historical median of 13.18. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.50 to 74.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #585 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.25 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 13.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.50 to a high of 74.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 11.25 is 26.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #585 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #585 out of 946 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 11.25 is 26.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.50 to 74.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.18 vs. the industry median of 8.90, Clas Ohlson AB 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.90, based on 946 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.25 is 26.5% 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 Clas Ohlson AB. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.25, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr245.55, compared to a current price of kr433.10 — trading 76.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.25, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 13.18 and 26.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.90. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr433.10 is trading 76.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr245.55.
GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.25 (15% below median its 10-year median of 13.18)
GF Value™: kr245.55 vs. price of kr433.10 (76.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#585 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLASBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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