Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.47 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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FRA:EDL Edel SE & Co KGaA FRA:EDL
85 GF Score
Price €4.66
GF Value €4.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA?

Edel SE KGaA FRA:EDL -2.51% 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:EDL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 742 Media - Diversified companies, Edel SE KGaA ranks better than 69.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Edel SE KGaA's enterprise value is €161.3 Mil. Edel SE KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.1 Mil. Therefore, Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:EDL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.92   Med: 5.3   Max: 7.97
Current: 4.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Edel SE KGaA was 7.97. The lowest was 3.92. And the median was 5.30.

FRA:EDL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.54% of 742 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.12 vs FRA:EDL: 4.47

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 (2026-08-16), Edel SE KGaA's stock price is €4.66. Edel SE KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.620. Therefore, Edel SE KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.52.

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


Edel SE KGaA  (FRA:EDL) 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.

Edel SE KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.66/0.620
=7.52

Edel SE KGaA's share price for today is €4.66.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Edel SE KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.620.

* 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?


Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Edel SE KGaA'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.

Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Edel SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Edel SE KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 4.72 0.00 4.46 0.00

FRA:EDL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Edel SE KGaA'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.


Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Edel SE KGaA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=161.349/36.085
=4.47

Edel SE KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €161.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Edel SE KGaA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.1 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 4.47 mean?
Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Edel SE KGaA. This is 16% below median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.92 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #226 out of 742 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Edel SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 7.97. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Edel SE KGaA's value of 4.47 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #226 out of 742 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Edel SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edel SE KGaA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Edel SE KGaA ranks #226 out of 742 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Edel SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Edel SE KGaA's value of 4.47 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Edel SE KGaA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.92 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 7.12, Edel SE KGaA 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.12, based on 742 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. Edel SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 37.2% 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 Edel SE KGaA. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edel SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 16% below 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 Edel SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €4.66 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 37.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.12. Edel SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Aug. 16, 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 Edel SE KGaA (FRA:EDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edel SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.66 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53. GuruFocus considers Edel SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EDL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.47 (16% below median its 10-year median of 5.30)
  • GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €4.66 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#226 of 742)

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


Edel SE KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges EDL:Germany
Address Neumuehlen 17, Hamburg, SH, DEU, 22763
Edel SE & Co KGaA is an independent media company. The Edel Group divides its operational business into three business areas which are Manufacturing & Distribution, Music & Entertainment, and Books. The company offers artists, authors, labels, publishers, and other rights holders, different types of products and services. The company has two reportable segments which are Manufacturing and logistics and Marketing and sales. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacturing and logistics. Geographically company generates revenues from Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA, France, and others.
85GF Score

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