Reading International (FRA:46B) EV-to-EBITDA: 27.13 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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FRA:46B Reading International Inc FRA:46B
54 GF Score
Price €1.09
GF Value €0.98
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What is Reading International EV-to-EBITDA?

Reading International FRA:46B +0.93% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.13 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 17.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:46B with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.98. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 742 Media - Diversified companies, Reading International ranks worse than 84.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Reading International's enterprise value is €347.4 Mil. Reading International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.8 Mil. Therefore, Reading International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.13.

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

FRA:46B' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -453.62   Med: 17.5   Max: 444.93
Current: 26.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Reading International was 444.93. The lowest was -453.62. And the median was 17.50.

FRA:46B's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.5% of 742 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.12 vs FRA:46B: 26.88

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), Reading International's stock price is €1.09. Reading International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.662. Therefore, Reading International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Reading International  (FRA:46B) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.09/-0.662
=At Loss

Reading International's share price for today is €1.09.
Reading International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.662.

* 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?


Reading International EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Reading International EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reading International'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.

Reading International EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Reading International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Reading International Quarterly Data
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FRA:46B vs GAIA, CRSF, CNVS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Reading International'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.


Reading International EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Reading International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Reading International EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=347.382/12.802
=27.13

Reading International's current Enterprise Value is €347.4 Mil.
Reading International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €12.8 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 27.13 mean?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.13 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 Reading International. This is 55% above median its historical median of 17.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #627 out of 742 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Reading International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Reading International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.13 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 17.50. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Reading International's value of 27.13 is 281% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reading International ranks #627 out of 742 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Reading International has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reading International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GAIA and CRSF?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #627 out of 742 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Reading International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Reading International's value of 27.13 is 281% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.50 vs. the industry median of 7.12, Reading International 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.12, based on 742 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. Reading International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.13 is 281% 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 Reading International. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reading International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.13, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reading International stock overvalued right now?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.98, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.13, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 17.50 and 281% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.12. Reading International's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Reading International (FRA:46B), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.13 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 Reading International (FRA:46B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.98.

Key valuation signals for FRA:46B:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 27.13 (55% above median its 10-year median of 17.50)
  • GF Value™: €0.98 vs. price of €1.09 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 281% above the Media - Diversified median (#627 of 742)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:46B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Reading International Business Description

Other Exchanges RDIB:USARDI:USA
Address 189 Second Avenue, Suite 2S, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Reading International Inc is a diversified company, engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of multiplex cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments: the Cinema segment includes Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas; the Real Estate segment includes real estate development and the rental or licensing of retail, commercial and live theater assets.
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