HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.89 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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CHIX:HBHD HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA CHIX:HBHD
65 GF Score
Price €76.30
GF Value €74.84
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA CHIX:HBHD 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.89 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HBHD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.84. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks better than 76.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's enterprise value is €2,532 Mil. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €517 Mil. Therefore, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HBHd' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.92   Med: 5.46   Max: 8.44
Current: 5.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA was 8.44. The lowest was 3.92. And the median was 5.46.

CHIX:HBHd's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.3% of 945 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.95 vs CHIX:HBHd: 5.16

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 (2026-08-05), HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's stock price is €76.30. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €8.270. Therefore, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.23.

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA  (CHIX:HBHd) 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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=76.30/8.270
=9.23

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's share price for today is €76.30.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8.270.

* 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?


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Chart

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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CHIX:HBHD vs HD, LOW, FND: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2531.622/517.252
=4.89

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €2,532 Mil.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €517 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 4.89 mean?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.89 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA. This is 10% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.92 to 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #224 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.89 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 8.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 4.89 is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #224 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #224 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 4.89 is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.92 to 8.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 8.95, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.95, based on 945 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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.89 is 45.4% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.89, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.89. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.84, compared to a current price of €76.30 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.89, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 45.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.95. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.89 as of Aug. 05, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €76.30 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.84.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HBHD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.89 (10% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
  • GF Value™: €74.84 vs. price of €76.30 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#224 of 945)

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
65GF Score

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