Experian (FRA:J2BA) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.63 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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FRA:J2BA Experian PLC FRA:J2BA
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What is Experian EV-to-EBITDA?

Experian FRA:J2BA 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.63 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 18.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:J2BA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.16. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 901 Business Services companies, Experian ranks worse than 71.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Experian's enterprise value is €33,431 Mil. Experian's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,875 Mil. Therefore, Experian's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.63.

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

FRA:J2BA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.1   Med: 18.13   Max: 27.98
Current: 11.1

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Experian was 27.98. The lowest was 11.10. And the median was 18.13.

FRA:J2BA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.03% of 901 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.77 vs FRA:J2BA: 11.10

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 (2026-08-05), Experian's stock price is €32.60. Experian's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.403. Therefore, Experian's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.24.

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


Experian  (FRA:J2BA) 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.

Experian's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=32.60/1.403
=23.24

Experian's share price for today is €32.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Experian's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.403.

* 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?


Experian EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Experian EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Experian'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.

Experian EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Experian Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.84 16.93 18.23 18.83 11.92

Experian 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 18.23 0.00 18.83 0.00 11.92

FRA:J2BA vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Experian'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.


Experian EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Experian's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Experian EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Experian's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=33430.692/2875.473
=11.63

Experian's current Enterprise Value is €33,431 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Experian's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,875 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 11.63 mean?
Experian (FRA:J2BA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.63 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Experian. This is 36% below median its historical median of 18.13. Over the past decade, Experian's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.10 to 27.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Experian ranks #640 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Experian's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Experian's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.63 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.10 to a high of 27.98. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.77. Experian's value of 11.63 is 49.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Experian ranks #640 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Experian has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Experian's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Experian ranks #640 out of 901 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Experian in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.77. Experian's value of 11.63 is 49.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Experian's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.10 to 27.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.13 vs. the industry median of 7.77, Experian 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.77, based on 901 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. Experian's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.63 is 49.7% 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 Experian. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Experian's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.63, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 18.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Experian stock overvalued right now?
Experian (FRA:J2BA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.16, compared to a current price of €32.60 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.63, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.13 and 49.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.77. Experian's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Experian (FRA:J2BA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.63 as of Aug. 05, 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 Experian (FRA:J2BA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Experian stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €32.60 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.16.

Key valuation signals for FRA:J2BA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.63 (36% below median its 10-year median of 18.13)
  • GF Value™: €48.16 vs. price of €32.60 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 49.7% above the Business Services median (#640 of 901)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J2BA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Experian Business Description

Address Fenian Street, 2 Cumberland Place, Dublin 2, IRL, D02 HY05
Experian is one of the leading credit bureaus in North America and the United Kingdom, providing the consumer information that is the basis for making lending decisions. The company also provides decision analytics, marketing data, and direct-to-consumer credit products and services. Roughly one quarter of the company's revenue is generated outside of North America and the United Kingdom, primarily in Latin America and Asia.
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