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CulpFRA:CUZ +0.67%65 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.57 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 81.98% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Culp's enterprise value is €44.0 Mil.
Culp's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €2.1 Mil. Therefore, Culp's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Culp's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CUZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -303.84 Med: 5.03 Max: 102.29
Current: 22.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Culp was 102.29. The lowest was -303.84. And the median was 5.03.
FRA:CUZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.98% of 899
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs FRA:CUZ: 22.01
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 (2026-09-16), Culp's stock price is €3.02.
Culp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €-0.271. Therefore, Culp'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).
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.
Culp's share price for today is €3.02.
Culp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.271.
* 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 Culp'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:CUZ vs SMJF, PASW, DXYN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Culp's current Enterprise Value is €44.0 Mil.
Culp's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.1 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.
Culp (FRA:CUZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.57 as of Sep. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Culp. This is 309% above median its historical median of 5.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #737 out of 899 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Culp's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Culp's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.57 is 309% above median its 10-year median of 5.03. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Culp's value of 20.57 is 129.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #737 out of 899 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SMJF and PASW?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #737 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Culp's value of 20.57 is 129.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 8.97, Culp 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.97, based on 899 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. Culp's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.57 is 129.3% 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 Culp. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.57, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (FRA:CUZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.52, compared to a current price of €3.02 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.57, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 129.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.97. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Culp (FRA:CUZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.57 as of Sep. 16, 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 Culp (FRA:CUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.02 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.52.
GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 20.57 (309% above median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: €3.52 vs. price of €3.02 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#737 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CUZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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