CSV (Carriage Services) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.57 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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CSV Carriage Services Inc CSV
73 GF Score
Price $35.87
GF Value $39.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA?

Carriage Services CSV -3.05% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 11.61. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks worse than 60% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Carriage Services's enterprise value is $1,116.1 Mil. Carriage Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $116.6 Mil. Therefore, Carriage Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.57.

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

CSV' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.96   Med: 11.61   Max: 18.95
Current: 9.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Carriage Services was 18.95. The lowest was 8.96. And the median was 11.61.

CSV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60% of 75 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 7.43 vs CSV: 9.50

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 (2026-08-07), Carriage Services's stock price is $35.87. Carriage Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.790. Therefore, Carriage Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.86.

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


Carriage Services  (NYSE:CSV) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=35.87/2.790
=12.86

Carriage Services's share price for today is $35.87.
Carriage Services'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 $2.790.

* 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?


Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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.

Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Carriage Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Carriage Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CSV vs MED, RGS, CLIK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.


Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Carriage Services EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1116.067/116.61
=9.57

Carriage Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,116.1 Mil.
Carriage Services'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 $116.6 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 9.57 mean?
Carriage Services (CSV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.57 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Carriage Services. This is 18% below median its historical median of 11.61. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.96 to 18.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #45 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Carriage Services' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Carriage Services' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.57 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.96 to a high of 18.95. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43. Carriage Services' value of 9.57 is 28.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #45 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #45 out of 75 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Carriage Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43. Carriage Services' value of 9.57 is 28.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.96 to 18.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.61 vs. the industry median of 7.43, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 7.43, based on 75 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. Carriage Services's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.57 is 28.8% 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 Carriage Services. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 11.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $35.87 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.61 and 28.8% above the Personal Services industry median of 7.43. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 as of Aug. 07, 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.87 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12. GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSV:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.57 (18% below median its 10-year median of 11.61)
  • GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $35.87 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.8% above the Personal Services median (#45 of 75)

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


Carriage Services Business Description

Other Exchanges C57:Germany
Address 3040 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
73GF Score

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