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RS GroupFRA:ECN +0.62%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.54 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, RS Group ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RS Group's enterprise value is €4,244 Mil.
RS Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €368 Mil. Therefore, RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.28 Med: 12.41 Max: 32.72
Current: 11.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RS Group was 32.72. The lowest was 7.28. And the median was 12.41.
FRA:ECN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.7% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.13
vs FRA:ECN: 11.36
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.
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.
RS Group's share price for today is €8.15.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RS Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.398.
* 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 RS Group'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:ECN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, RS Group'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.
RS Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
RS Group's current Enterprise Value is €4,244 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RS Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €368 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.
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.54 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RS Group. This is near median its historical median of 12.41. Over the past decade, RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.28 to 32.72. According to the industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #87 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.54 is near median its 10-year median of 12.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.28 to a high of 32.72. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13. RS Group's value of 11.54 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RS Group ranks #87 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RS Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RS Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #87 out of 141 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places RS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13. RS Group's value of 11.54 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, RS Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.28 to 32.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.41 vs. the industry median of 9.13, RS Group 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.13, based on 141 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. RS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.54 is 26.4% 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 RS Group. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RS Group stock overvalued right now?
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.54. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.17, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.41 and 26.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.13. RS Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.54 as of Aug. 01, 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RS Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.15 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.17.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.54 (near median its 10-year median of 12.41)
GF Value™: €8.17 vs. price of €8.15 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#87 of 141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RS Group PLC distributes industrial products and provides product and service solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities. Its product portfolio includes a broad range of industrial products supplied to customers involved in industrial design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The company's operating segments include EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The majority of revenue is derived from the EMEA segment.
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