Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (FRA:EAI) EV-to-EBITDA: 37.52 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 154% Above Median

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FRA:EAI Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA FRA:EAI
69 GF Score
Price €74.45
GF Value €82.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA?

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert FRA:EAI -0.33% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 37.52 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 14.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:EAI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks worse than 90.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's enterprise value is €14,915 Mil. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €398 Mil. Therefore, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 37.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:EAI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3399.59   Med: 14.77   Max: 51.67
Current: 31.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert was 51.67. The lowest was -3399.59. And the median was 14.77.

FRA:EAI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.85% of 874 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 9.235 vs FRA:EAI: 31.88

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 (2026-09-21), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's stock price is €74.45. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-5.098. Therefore, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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).


Groupe Bruxelles Lambert  (FRA:EAI) 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.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=74.45/-5.098
=At Loss

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's share price for today is €74.45.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-5.098.

* 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?


Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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FRA:EAI vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert'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.


Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Groupe Bruxelles Lambert EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=14914.619/397.5
=37.52

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current Enterprise Value is €14,915 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €398 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 37.52 mean?
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (FRA:EAI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 37.52 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. This is 154% above median its historical median of 14.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #794 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current EV-to-EBITDA of 37.52 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 14.77. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's value of 37.52 is 306.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #794 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ranks #794 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Groupe Bruxelles Lambert in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's value of 37.52 is 306.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.77 vs. the industry median of 9.24, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 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. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current EV-to-EBITDA of 37.52 is 306.3% 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's current EV-to-EBITDA is 37.52, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 14.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (FRA:EAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.35, compared to a current price of €74.45 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 37.52, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 14.77 and 306.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (FRA:EAI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 37.52 as of Sep. 21, 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 Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (FRA:EAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €74.45 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.35. GuruFocus considers Groupe Bruxelles Lambert to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EAI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 37.52 (154% above median its 10-year median of 14.77)
  • GF Value™: €82.35 vs. price of €74.45 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 306.3% above the Asset Management median (#794 of 874)

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


Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Business Description

Address 24, Avenue Marnix, Brussels, BEL, B-1000
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA is an investment holding company. The company operates as a foremost investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation. The business activities of the firm are operated through Holding, Imerys, Webhelp/Sapiens, Canyon/GfG CapitaL, and Sienna Investment Managers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in Asia-Oceania, North America, and other countries. The segments of the company are Holding, Imerys, Canyon, Affidea, Sanoptis, and others.
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