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Crown HoldingsFRA:CWN +3.00%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 10.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:CWN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.65. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks worse than 52.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Crown Holdings's enterprise value is €16,280 Mil.
Crown Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,805 Mil. Therefore, Crown Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CWN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25 Med: 10.34 Max: 76.31
Current: 9.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Crown Holdings was 76.31. The lowest was 7.25. And the median was 10.34.
FRA:CWN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.31% of 346
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.835
vs FRA:CWN: 9.18
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).
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) 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.
Crown Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Crown Holdings's share price for today is €103.00.
Crown Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.397.
* 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 Crown Holdings'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:CWN vs AVY, BALL, REYN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Crown Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €16,280 Mil.
Crown Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,805 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.
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.02 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Crown Holdings. This is 13% below median its historical median of 10.34. Over the past decade, Crown Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.25 to 76.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #181 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Crown Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Crown Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.02 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 76.31. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. Crown Holdings' value of 9.02 is 2.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #181 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #181 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Crown Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. Crown Holdings' value of 9.02 is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.25 to 76.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.34 vs. the industry median of 8.84, Crown Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.84, based on 346 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. Crown Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.02 is 2.1% 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 Crown Holdings. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 10.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.65, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.34 and 2.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.84. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 as of Jul. 23, 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €90.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CWN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.02 (13% below median its 10-year median of 10.34)
GF Value™: €90.65 vs. price of €103.00 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#181 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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