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Universal Music Group NVCHIX:UMGA 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 23.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 751 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks worse than 85.22% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Universal Music Group NV's enterprise value is €32,422 Mil.
Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,180 Mil. Therefore, Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:UMGa'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.28 Med: 23.49 Max: 36.79
Current: 27.48
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Universal Music Group NV was 36.79. The lowest was 11.28. And the median was 23.49.
CHIX:UMGa's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.22% of 751
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.13
vs CHIX:UMGa: 27.48
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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Universal Music Group NV's share price for today is €14.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Universal Music Group NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.180.
* 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).
* 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:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Universal Music Group NV's current Enterprise Value is €32,422 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,180 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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.48 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV. This is 17% above median its historical median of 23.49. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.28 to 36.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #640 out of 751 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.48 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.28 to a high of 36.79. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Universal Music Group NV's value of 27.48 is 285.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #640 out of 751 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #640 out of 751 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Universal Music Group NV's value of 27.48 is 285.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.28 to 36.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.49 vs. the industry median of 7.13, Universal Music Group NV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.13, based on 751 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. Universal Music Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.48 is 285.4% 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 Universal Music Group NV. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.48, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 23.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.52, compared to a current price of €14.90 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.48, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 23.49 and 285.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.13. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.48 as of Aug. 21, 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.90 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.52.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 27.48 (17% above median its 10-year median of 23.49)
GF Value™: €27.52 vs. price of €14.90 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 285.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#640 of 751)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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