CWGL (Crimson Wine Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.73 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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CWGL Crimson Wine Group Ltd CWGL
56 GF Score
Price $4.14
GF Value $5.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Crimson Wine Group CWGL +1.22% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.73 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates CWGL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Crimson Wine Group ranks better than 52.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Crimson Wine Group's enterprise value is $110.23 Mil. Crimson Wine Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.27 Mil. Therefore, Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.73.

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

CWGL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1116.64   Med: 14.48   Max: 267.66
Current: 10.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Crimson Wine Group was 267.66. The lowest was -1116.64. And the median was 14.48.

CWGL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
52.35% of 170 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.015 vs CWGL: 10.73

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 (2026-08-17), Crimson Wine Group's stock price is $4.14. Crimson Wine Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.040. Therefore, Crimson Wine Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 103.50.

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


Crimson Wine Group  (OTCPK:CWGL) 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.

Crimson Wine Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.14/0.040
=103.50

Crimson Wine Group's share price for today is $4.14.
Crimson Wine Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.040.

* 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?


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Wine Group'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.

Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Crimson Wine Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Crimson Wine Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 11.31 9.27 9.91 11.88 11.29

CWGL vs EPSM, WVVI, AMSS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine Group'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.


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=110.231/10.27
=10.73

Crimson Wine Group's current Enterprise Value is $110.23 Mil.
Crimson Wine Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.27 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 10.73 mean?
Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.73 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crimson Wine Group. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #81 out of 170 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.73 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02. Crimson Wine Group's value of 10.73 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #81 out of 170 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crimson Wine Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EPSM and WVVI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #81 out of 170 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Crimson Wine Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02. Crimson Wine Group's value of 10.73 is 2.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 11.02, Crimson Wine Group 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.02, based on 170 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. Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.73 is 2.6% 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 Crimson Wine Group. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.73, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Wine Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.73, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 2.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 11.02. Crimson Wine Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.73 as of Aug. 17, 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85. GuruFocus considers Crimson Wine Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWGL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.73 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.48)
  • GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.14 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#81 of 170)

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


Crimson Wine Group Business Description

Address 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA, 94558
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and direct-to-consumer and others. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
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