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Dollar TreeDLTR +0.94%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.11 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 12.56. GuruFocus rates DLTR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $147.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks worse than 71.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dollar Tree's enterprise value is $31,742 Mil.
Dollar Tree's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,422 Mil. Therefore, Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DLTR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.54 Med: 12.56 Max: 19.91
Current: 13.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dollar Tree was 19.91. The lowest was -98.54. And the median was 12.56.
DLTR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.48% of 270
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.52
vs DLTR: 13.11
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.
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.
Dollar Tree's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dollar Tree's share price for today is $130.90.
Dollar Tree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.400.
* 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 Dollar Tree'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree'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.
Dollar Tree EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dollar Tree's current Enterprise Value is $31,742 Mil.
Dollar Tree's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,422 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.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.11 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dollar Tree. This is near median its historical median of 12.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #193 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.11 is near median its 10-year median of 12.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Dollar Tree's value of 13.11 is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #193 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #193 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Dollar Tree's value of 13.11 is 53.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.56 vs. the industry median of 8.52, Dollar Tree 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.52, based on 270 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. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.11 is 53.9% 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 Dollar Tree. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (DLTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $147.66, compared to a current price of $130.90 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.56 and 53.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.52. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.11 as of Aug. 09, 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $130.90 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $147.66.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.11 (near median its 10-year median of 12.56)
GF Value™: $147.66 vs. price of $130.90 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#193 of 270)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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