Helens International Holdings Co (FRA:5ZW) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.57 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 119% Above Median

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FRA:5ZW Helens International Holdings Co Ltd FRA:5ZW
68 GF Score
Price €0.17
GF Value €0.13
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Helens International Holdings Co FRA:5ZW +2.48% 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.57 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:5ZW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Restaurants companies, Helens International Holdings Co ranks worse than 75.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helens International Holdings Co's enterprise value is €178.22 Mil. Helens International Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.60 Mil. Therefore, Helens International Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.57.

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

FRA:5ZW' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.71   Med: 8.49   Max: 99.2
Current: 18.62

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helens International Holdings Co was 99.20. The lowest was -14.71. And the median was 8.49.

FRA:5ZW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75.88% of 311 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.94 vs FRA:5ZW: 18.62

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 (2026-09-01), Helens International Holdings Co's stock price is €0.165. Helens International Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.001. Therefore, Helens International Holdings Co'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).


Helens International Holdings Co  (FRA:5ZW) 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.

Helens International Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.165/-0.001
=At Loss

Helens International Holdings Co's share price for today is €0.165.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helens International Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.001.

* 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?


Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helens International Holdings Co'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.

Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Helens International Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 101.46 -15.42 8.94 38.66 4.61

Helens International Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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FRA:5ZW vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Helens International Holdings Co'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.


Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helens International Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Helens International Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Helens International Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=178.222/9.599
=18.57

Helens International Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is €178.22 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helens International Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.60 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 18.57 mean?
Helens International Holdings Co (FRA:5ZW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.57 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helens International Holdings Co. This is 119% above median its historical median of 8.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #236 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Helens International Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helens International Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.57 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 8.49. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.94. Helens International Holdings Co's value of 18.57 is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #236 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helens International Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helens International Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #236 out of 311 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helens International Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.94. Helens International Holdings Co's value of 18.57 is 86.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.49 vs. the industry median of 9.94, Helens International Holdings Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.94, based on 311 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. Helens International Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.57 is 86.8% 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 Helens International Holdings Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helens International Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.57, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helens International Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Helens International Holdings Co (FRA:5ZW) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.57, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 8.49 and 86.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.94. Helens International Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Helens International Holdings Co (FRA:5ZW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.57 as of Sep. 01, 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 Helens International Holdings Co (FRA:5ZW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helens International Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5ZW:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.57 (119% above median its 10-year median of 8.49)
  • GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.17 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.8% above the Restaurants median (#236 of 311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5ZW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helens International Holdings Co Business Description

Address No. 792 Gaoxin Avenue, Building B2, Guanggu Chongwen Centre Phase I, East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Hubei Province, Wuhan, CHN
Helens International Holdings Co Ltd is holding company. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in bar operations and franchise business. The company generates revenue from self-operated bars, sales of goods to franchisees, and the provision of franchising services to franchisees. The company generates the majority of its revenue from self-operated bars. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
68GF Score

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