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Rusta AB (publ)CHIX:RUSTAS 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 9.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RUSTAS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of kr87.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 942 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rusta AB (publ) ranks worse than 51.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rusta AB (publ)'s enterprise value is kr18,044 Mil.
Rusta AB (publ)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was kr1,975 Mil. Therefore, Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RUSTAs'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.94 Med: 9.47 Max: 11.31
Current: 9.13
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rusta AB (publ) was 11.31. The lowest was 7.94. And the median was 9.47.
CHIX:RUSTAs's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.17% of 942
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.83
vs CHIX:RUSTAs: 9.13
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).
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAs) 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.
Rusta AB (publ)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rusta AB (publ)'s share price for today is kr78.175.
Rusta AB (publ)'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 kr3.600.
* 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 Rusta AB (publ)'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 Department Stores subindustry, Rusta AB (publ)'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.
Rusta AB (publ) EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rusta AB (publ)'s current Enterprise Value is kr18,044 Mil.
Rusta AB (publ)'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 kr1,975 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.
Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rusta AB (publ). This is near median its historical median of 9.47. Over the past decade, Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.94 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #482 out of 942 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rusta AB (publ)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 is near median its 10-year median of 9.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.94 to a high of 11.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.83. Rusta AB (publ)'s value of 9.14 is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #482 out of 942 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rusta AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rusta AB (publ)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rusta AB (publ) ranks #482 out of 942 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rusta AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.83. Rusta AB (publ)'s value of 9.14 is 3.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Rusta AB (publ)'s own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.94 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.47 vs. the industry median of 8.83, Rusta AB (publ) 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 8.83, based on 942 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. Rusta AB (publ)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 is 3.5% 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 Rusta AB (publ). For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rusta AB (publ)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rusta AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr87.38, compared to a current price of kr78.18 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.47 and 3.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.83. Rusta AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 as of Jul. 16, 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 Rusta AB (publ) (CHIX:RUSTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rusta AB (publ) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr78.18 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr87.38.
GuruFocus considers Rusta AB (publ) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RUSTAS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.14 (near median its 10-year median of 9.47)
GF Value™: kr87.38 vs. price of kr78.18 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#482 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RUSTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rusta AB (publ) is a dominant company in the Nordic variety hard discount market. The company offers a wide and carefully selected range of home and leisure products, with good quality at low prices. It has a wide multi-geographic presence with a network of stores across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany.
63GF Score
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