Stadler Rail AG (FRA:6RL) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.87 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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FRA:6RL Stadler Rail AG FRA:6RL
73 GF Score
Price €25.84
GF Value €28.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA?

Stadler Rail AG FRA:6RL -1.45% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.87 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 15.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:6RL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 898 Transportation companies, Stadler Rail AG ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Stadler Rail AG's enterprise value is €2,947 Mil. Stadler Rail AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €332 Mil. Therefore, Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.87.

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

FRA:6RL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34   Med: 15.97   Max: 22.4
Current: 8.89

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Stadler Rail AG was 22.40. The lowest was 5.34. And the median was 15.97.

FRA:6RL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.12% of 898 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs FRA:6RL: 8.89

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 (2026-08-13), Stadler Rail AG's stock price is €25.84. Stadler Rail AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.942. Therefore, Stadler Rail AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.43.

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


Stadler Rail AG  (FRA:6RL) 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.

Stadler Rail AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=25.84/0.942
=27.43

Stadler Rail AG's share price for today is €25.84.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Stadler Rail AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.942.

* 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?


Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stadler Rail AG'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.

Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Stadler Rail AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Stadler Rail AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:6RL vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Stadler Rail AG'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.


Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stadler Rail AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2947.170/332.239
=8.87

Stadler Rail AG's current Enterprise Value is €2,947 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Stadler Rail AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €332 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 8.87 mean?
Stadler Rail AG (FRA:6RL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.87 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stadler Rail AG. This is 44% below median its historical median of 15.97. Over the past decade, Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.34 to 22.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #468 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Stadler Rail AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.87 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 15.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 22.40. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Stadler Rail AG's value of 8.87 is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #468 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stadler Rail AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadler Rail AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #468 out of 898 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Stadler Rail AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Stadler Rail AG's value of 8.87 is 3.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Stadler Rail AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.34 to 22.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.97 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Stadler Rail AG 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.60, based on 898 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. Stadler Rail AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.87 is 3.1% 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 Stadler Rail AG. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stadler Rail AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.87, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 15.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadler Rail AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG (FRA:6RL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.45, compared to a current price of €25.84 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.87, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 15.97 and 3.1% above the Transportation industry median of 8.60. Stadler Rail AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Stadler Rail AG (FRA:6RL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.87 as of Aug. 13, 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 Stadler Rail AG (FRA:6RL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €25.84 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.45. GuruFocus considers Stadler Rail AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6RL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.87 (44% below median its 10-year median of 15.97)
  • GF Value™: €28.45 vs. price of €25.84 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% above the Transportation median (#468 of 898)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stadler Rail AG Business Description

Address Ernst-Stadler-Strasse 1, Bussnang, CHE, CH-9565
Stadler Rail AG is a Switzerland based producer of rolling stock and related systems. The company operates in three reportable segments that are Rolling Stock segment which include the manufacturing of various types of rail vehicles. The Service & Components segment offers full service, modernization and revision, spare parts service, and vehicle repairs, including the maintenance and assessment of defects, and Signalling segment develops and distributes various signalling solutions for vehicles and infrastructures. Geographically, the company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, CIS and Rest of the world.
73GF Score

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