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DP WorldDFM:DPW EV-to-EBITDA is 4.16 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 10.70. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, DP World's enterprise value is د.إ49,494.78 Mil.
DP World's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ11,888.81 Mil. Therefore, DP World's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for DP World's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DPW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.69 Med: 10.7 Max: 15.95
Current: 8.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of DP World was 15.95. The lowest was 6.69. And the median was 10.70.
DFM:DPW's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 8.69
vs DFM:DPW: 8.72
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).
DP World (DFM:DPW) 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.
DP World's share price for today is د.إ0.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DP World's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ0.000.
* 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 DP World'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.
DP World EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DP World's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
DP World's current Enterprise Value is د.إ49,494.78 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DP World's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ11,888.81 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.
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.16 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on DP World. This is 61% below median its historical median of 10.70. Over the past decade, DP World's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.69 to 15.95.
Is DP World's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
DP World's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.16 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 10.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.69 to a high of 15.95. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. DP World's value of 4.16 is 52.1% below this industry median.
How does DP World's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KEX?
DP World's EV-to-EBITDA of 4.16 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. DP World's value of 4.16 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.69 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.70 vs. the industry median of 8.69, DP World 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.69, based on 902 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. DP World's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.16 is 52.1% 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 DP World. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.16, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 10.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.16, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 10.70 and 52.1% below the Transportation industry median of 8.69. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.16 as of Jul. 16, 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.
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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