Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.79 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 47% Above Median

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FRA:ECEB Societatea Energetica Electrica SA FRA:ECEB
45 GF Score
Price €9.54
GF Value €3.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA?

Societatea Energetica Electrica FRA:ECEB 45 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECEB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Utilities - Regulated companies, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks better than 63.09% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Societatea Energetica Electrica's enterprise value is €4,266 Mil. Societatea Energetica Electrica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €548 Mil. Therefore, Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:ECEB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.07   Med: 5.3   Max: 16.83
Current: 7.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Societatea Energetica Electrica was 16.83. The lowest was -38.07. And the median was 5.30.

FRA:ECEB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.09% of 466 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.835 vs FRA:ECEB: 7.90

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 (2026-08-12), Societatea Energetica Electrica's stock price is €9.54. Societatea Energetica Electrica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.755. Therefore, Societatea Energetica Electrica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.64.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Societatea Energetica Electrica  (FRA:ECEB) 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.

Societatea Energetica Electrica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.54/0.755
=12.64

Societatea Energetica Electrica's share price for today is €9.54.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.755.

* 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?


Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.

Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Societatea Energetica Electrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -36.46 15.54 4.51 5.37 5.30

Societatea Energetica Electrica Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.19 4.80 5.11 5.30 5.06

FRA:ECEB vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.


Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4265.532/547.628
=7.79

Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Enterprise Value is €4,266 Mil.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €548 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 7.79 mean?
Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Societatea Energetica Electrica. This is 47% above median its historical median of 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #172 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.79 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 5.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 7.79 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #172 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #172 out of 466 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Societatea Energetica Electrica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 7.79 is 20.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 9.84, Societatea Energetica Electrica has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.84, based on 466 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.79 is 20.8% below 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.26, compared to a current price of €9.54 — trading 192.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 20.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.84. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.79 as of Aug. 12, 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (FRA:ECEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.54 is trading 192.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.26. GuruFocus considers Societatea Energetica Electrica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ECEB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.79 (47% above median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: €3.26 vs. price of €9.54 (192.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#172 of 466)

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


Societatea Energetica Electrica Business Description

Other Exchanges EL:Romania0QVZ:UK
Address No. 9, Grigore Alexandrescu Street, 1st District, Bucharest, ROU, 010621
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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