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City Lodge HotelsCTYLF -4.50%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.25 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates CTYLF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Travel & Leisure companies, City Lodge Hotels ranks better than 74.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, City Lodge Hotels's enterprise value is $232.9 Mil.
City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $37.3 Mil. Therefore, City Lodge Hotels's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Lodge Hotels's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CTYLF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.4 Med: 7.48 Max: 11.54
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of City Lodge Hotels was 11.54. The lowest was -18.40. And the median was 7.48.
CTYLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.31% of 693
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.87
vs CTYLF: 6.00
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).
City Lodge Hotels (OTCPK:CTYLF) 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.
City Lodge Hotels's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
City Lodge Hotels's share price for today is $0.313.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. City Lodge Hotels's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.022.
* 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 City Lodge Hotels'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 Lodging subindustry, City Lodge Hotels'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.
City Lodge Hotels EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Lodge Hotels's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Lodge Hotels's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
City Lodge Hotels's current Enterprise Value is $232.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. City Lodge Hotels's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $37.3 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.
City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.25 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on City Lodge Hotels. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.48. According to the industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #178 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is City Lodge Hotels' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
City Lodge Hotels' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.25 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.48. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87. City Lodge Hotels' value of 6.25 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #178 out of 693 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City Lodge Hotels has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Lodge Hotels' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, City Lodge Hotels ranks #178 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts City Lodge Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87. City Lodge Hotels' value of 6.25 is 36.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 9.87, City Lodge Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.87, based on 693 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. City Lodge Hotels's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.25 is 36.7% 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 City Lodge Hotels. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Lodge Hotels's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.25, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Lodge Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.31, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.25, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 36.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.87. City Lodge Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.25 as of Jul. 30, 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 City Lodge Hotels (CTYLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Lodge Hotels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.31.
GuruFocus considers City Lodge Hotels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CTYLF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.25 (16% below median its 10-year median of 7.48)
GF Value™: $0.31 vs. price of $0.31 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#178 of 693)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTYLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Lodge Hotels Ltd is a provider of lodging facilities in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes City Lodge; Town Lodge; Road Lodge; Courtyard Hotel; and the rest of Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the City Lodge segment.
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