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Franchise BrandsCHIX:FRANL 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 18.22. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks worse than 63.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franchise Brands's enterprise value is £353.3 Mil.
Franchise Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £37.0 Mil. Therefore, Franchise Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRANl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.39 Med: 18.22 Max: 155.58
Current: 9.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franchise Brands was 155.58. The lowest was 8.39. And the median was 18.22.
CHIX:FRANl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.29% of 907
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.49
vs CHIX:FRANl: 9.55
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.
Franchise Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franchise Brands's share price for today is £1.52.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franchise Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.057.
* 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 Franchise Brands'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:FRANL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Franchise Brands's current Enterprise Value is £353.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franchise Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £37.0 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.
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Franchise Brands. This is 48% below median its historical median of 18.22. Over the past decade, Franchise Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.39 to 155.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #574 out of 907 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Franchise Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franchise Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 18.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.39 to a high of 155.58. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49. Franchise Brands' value of 9.55 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #574 out of 907 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #574 out of 907 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franchise Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49. Franchise Brands' value of 9.55 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Franchise Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.39 to 155.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.22 vs. the industry median of 7.49, Franchise Brands 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.49, based on 907 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. Franchise Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 is 27.5% 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 Franchise Brands. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 18.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.63, compared to a current price of £1.52 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 18.22 and 27.5% above the Business Services industry median of 7.49. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55 as of Sep. 10, 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.52 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.63.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.55 (48% below median its 10-year median of 18.22)
GF Value™: £1.63 vs. price of £1.52 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Business Services median (#574 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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