Moelis (FRA:17M) EV-to-EBITDA: 16.90 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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FRA:17M Moelis & Co FRA:17M
83 GF Score
Price €58.00
GF Value €69.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Moelis EV-to-EBITDA?

Moelis FRA:17M +1.75% 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:17M with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Capital Markets companies, Moelis ranks worse than 70.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Moelis's enterprise value is €4,407 Mil. Moelis's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €261 Mil. Therefore, Moelis's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.90.

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

FRA:17M' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -182.74   Med: 11.94   Max: 962.9
Current: 16.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Moelis was 962.90. The lowest was -182.74. And the median was 11.94.

FRA:17M's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.87% of 508 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.115 vs FRA:17M: 16.80

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 (2026-08-21), Moelis's stock price is €58.00. Moelis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.463. Therefore, Moelis's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.55.

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


Moelis  (FRA:17M) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=58.00/2.463
=23.55

Moelis's share price for today is €58.00.
Moelis'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 €2.463.

* 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?


Moelis EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Moelis EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moelis'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.

Moelis EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Moelis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Moelis 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 18.37 18.52 17.21 15.48 16.59

FRA:17M vs PIPR, VIRT, MRX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Moelis'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.


Moelis EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Moelis's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Moelis EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4407.161/260.806
=16.90

Moelis's current Enterprise Value is €4,407 Mil.
Moelis'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 €261 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 16.90 mean?
Moelis (FRA:17M) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Moelis. This is 42% above median its historical median of 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Moelis ranks #360 out of 508 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Moelis' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Moelis' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.90 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.94. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Moelis' value of 16.90 is 85.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moelis ranks #360 out of 508 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Moelis has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moelis' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PIPR and VIRT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Moelis ranks #360 out of 508 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Moelis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12. Moelis' value of 16.90 is 85.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 9.12, Moelis 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.12, based on 508 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. Moelis's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.90 is 85.4% 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 Moelis. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moelis's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.90, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moelis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moelis (FRA:17M) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.58, compared to a current price of €58.00 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.90, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 85.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.12. Moelis' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Moelis (FRA:17M), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.90 as of Aug. 21, 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 Moelis (FRA:17M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moelis stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €58.00 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.58. GuruFocus considers Moelis to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:17M:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 16.90 (42% above median its 10-year median of 11.94)
  • GF Value™: €69.58 vs. price of €58.00 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.4% above the Capital Markets median (#360 of 508)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:17M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Moelis Business Description

Other Exchanges MC:USA
Address 399 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Moelis & Co is an independent investment bank that provides strategic and financial advice to a diverse client base, including corporations, financial sponsors, governments, and sovereign wealth funds. The company assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive, globally integrated financial advisory services across all industry sectors. It also advises clients on their critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. It generates revenue from advisory transactions. The firm derives a majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe and the rest of the World.
83GF Score

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