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Coats GroupFRA:4TC +0.53%60 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 7.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:4TC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Coats Group ranks better than 54.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Coats Group's enterprise value is €2,692 Mil.
Coats Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €296 Mil. Therefore, Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4TC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55 Med: 7.86 Max: 11.52
Current: 8.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Coats Group was 11.52. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 7.86.
FRA:4TC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.84% of 868
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 9.76
vs FRA:4TC: 8.98
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.
Coats Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Coats Group's share price for today is €0.94.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coats Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.047.
* 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 Coats 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Coats 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.
Coats Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Coats Group's current Enterprise Value is €2,692 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coats Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €296 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.
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.10 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Coats Group. This is 16% above median its historical median of 7.86. Over the past decade, Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.55 to 11.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #392 out of 868 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Coats Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 11.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Coats Group's value of 9.10 is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #392 out of 868 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coats Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coats Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #392 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Coats Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76. Coats Group's value of 9.10 is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Coats Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.55 to 11.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.86 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Coats 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.76, based on 868 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. Coats Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 6.8% 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 Coats Group. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coats Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 7.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coats Group stock overvalued right now?
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.86 and 6.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.76. Coats Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10 as of Aug. 06, 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4TC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.10 (16% above median its 10-year median of 7.86)
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.94 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#392 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coats Group PLC is a firm manufacturing thread for industrial and consumer use. Its product portfolio includes industrial thread and knitting yarns used in the apparel and footwear industries, zips, trims, composites, and fabrics. The company's customers are grouped into two segments; Apparel which is also the key revenue generating customer segment and Footwear. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and Hong Kong and the rest from Vietnam, India, United Kingdom and other regions.
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