Worldline (CHIX:WLNP) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.54 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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CHIX:WLNP Worldline SA CHIX:WLNP
52 GF Score
Price €13.19
GF Value €54.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Worldline EV-to-EBITDA?

Worldline CHIX:WLNP -3.86% 52 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.54 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WLNP with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Software companies, Worldline ranks worse than 51046.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Worldline's enterprise value is €2,433 Mil. Worldline's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-372 Mil. Therefore, Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:WLNp' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.55   Med: 18.13   Max: 47.83
Current: -6.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Worldline was 47.83. The lowest was -23.55. And the median was 18.13.

CHIX:WLNp's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1959 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.6 vs CHIX:WLNp: -6.54

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 (2026-08-06), Worldline's stock price is €13.187. Worldline's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-36.525. Therefore, Worldline's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Worldline  (CHIX:WLNp) 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.

Worldline's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13.187/-36.525
=At Loss

Worldline's share price for today is €13.187.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Worldline's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-36.525.

* 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?


Worldline EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Worldline EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Worldline'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.

Worldline EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Worldline Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.23 16.19 -24.83 18.10 -0.70

Worldline Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 18.10 0.00 -0.70 0.00

CHIX:WLNP vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Worldline'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.


Worldline EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Worldline EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2432.534/-371.9
=-6.54

Worldline's current Enterprise Value is €2,433 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Worldline's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-372 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 -6.54 mean?
Worldline (CHIX:WLNP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.54 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Worldline. According to the industry distribution chart, Worldline ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry.
Is Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Worldline's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.54. Based on the distribution chart, Worldline ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Worldline has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Worldline's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Worldline ranks #999999 out of 1959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Worldline in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.60, based on 1,959 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. 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 Worldline. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Worldline's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Worldline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worldline (CHIX:WLNP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.56, compared to a current price of €13.19 — trading 75.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.54. Worldline's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Worldline (CHIX:WLNP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.54 as of Aug. 06, 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 Worldline (CHIX:WLNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Worldline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.19 is trading 75.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €54.56. GuruFocus considers Worldline to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:WLNP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -6.54
  • GF Value™: €54.56 vs. price of €13.19 (75.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Worldline Business Description

Address 1, Place des Degres, Tour Voltaire, Puteaux, FRA, 92800
Worldline is a payment service provider offering merchant acquiring, payment processing, and payment infrastructure solutions to merchants and banks.
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