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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ALA SpA's enterprise value is €386.5 Mil.
ALA SpA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €43.0 Mil. Therefore, ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8WD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5 Med: 9.07 Max: 10.53
Current: 8.99
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ALA SpA was 10.53. The lowest was 6.50. And the median was 9.07.
FRA:8WD's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 8.99
vs FRA:8WD: 8.99
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) 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.
ALA SpA's share price for today is €36.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALA SpA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €2.441.
* 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 ALA SpA'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.
FRA:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ALA SpA's current Enterprise Value is €386.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALA SpA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €43.0 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.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALA SpA. This is near median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.50 to 10.53.
Is ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ALA SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is near median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 10.53. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. ALA SpA's value of 8.99 is 0% at this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. ALA SpA's value of 8.99 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.50 to 10.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 8.99, ALA SpA has consistently been at 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.99, based on 141 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. ALA SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is 0% at 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 ALA SpA. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 0% at the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.99. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 as of Jul. 30, 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.99 (near median its 10-year median of 9.07)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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