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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Choice Hotels International's enterprise value is €6,003 Mil.
Choice Hotels International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €504 Mil. Therefore, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CZH'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.24 Med: 15.73 Max: 51.31
Current: 11.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Choice Hotels International was 51.31. The lowest was 9.24. And the median was 15.73.
FRA:CZH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.71% of 700
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.65
vs FRA:CZH: 11.87
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.
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) 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.
Choice Hotels International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Choice Hotels International's share price for today is €92.50.
Choice Hotels International'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 €6.064.
* 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).
* 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.
For the Lodging subindustry, Choice Hotels International'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.
Choice Hotels International EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Choice Hotels International's current Enterprise Value is €6,003 Mil.
Choice Hotels International'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 €504 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.
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.91 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Choice Hotels International. This is 24% below median its historical median of 15.73. Over the past decade, Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.24 to 51.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #425 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.91 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 15.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 51.31. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Choice Hotels International's value of 11.91 is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #425 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Choice Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice Hotels International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WH and CVEO?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Choice Hotels International ranks #425 out of 700 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Choice Hotels International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Choice Hotels International's value of 11.91 is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Choice Hotels International's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.24 to 51.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.73 vs. the industry median of 9.65, Choice Hotels International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.65, based on 700 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. Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.91 is 23.4% 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 Choice Hotels International. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choice Hotels International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.91, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 15.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choice Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.91. The stock's GF Value™ is €114.15, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.91, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 15.73 and 23.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.65. Choice Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.91 as of Aug. 27, 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 Choice Hotels International (FRA:CZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice Hotels International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €114.15.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CZH:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.91 (24% below median its 10-year median of 15.73)
GF Value™: €114.15 vs. price of €92.50 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#425 of 700)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
At year-end 2025, Choice Hotels operated 657,000 rooms across the economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments. Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites are the largest brands (27% of the company's total rooms), while Ascend and Cambria (10%) are lifestyle and select-service brands, and WoodSpring (5%) is the company's largest extended-stay brand. Choice closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022, which added about 70,000 rooms. Franchises account for 100% of total revenue, and the United States represented 78% of total rooms in 2025.
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