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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.28 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 7.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 98.38% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HelloFresh SE's enterprise value is €407 Mil.
HelloFresh SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €318 Mil. Therefore, HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.5 Med: 7.46 Max: 308.55
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of HelloFresh SE was 308.55. The lowest was -36.50. And the median was 7.46.
CHIX:HFGd's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 98.38% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.57
vs CHIX:HFGd: 1.28
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).
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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.
HelloFresh SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
HelloFresh SE's share price for today is €3.6655.
HelloFresh SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €7.910.
* 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 HelloFresh SE'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:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
HelloFresh SE's current Enterprise Value is €407 Mil.
HelloFresh SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €318 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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.28 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HelloFresh SE. This is 83% below median its historical median of 7.46. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #5 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.28 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. HelloFresh SE's value of 1.28 is 86.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #5 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #5 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. HelloFresh SE's value of 1.28 is 86.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.46 vs. the industry median of 9.57, HelloFresh SE 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.57, based on 309 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. HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.28 is 86.6% 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 HelloFresh SE. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.28, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 7.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.15, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.28, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.46 and 86.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.57. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.28 as of Jul. 27, 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.15.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.28 (83% below median its 10-year median of 7.46)
GF Value™: €8.15 vs. price of €3.67 (55% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% below the Restaurants median (#5 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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