Charwood Energy (FRA:L5Q) EV-to-EBITDA: -23.29 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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FRA:L5Q Charwood Energy SA FRA:L5Q
71 GF Score
Price €3.41
GF Value €7.39
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What is Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Charwood Energy FRA:L5Q +2.10% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is -23.29 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:L5Q with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.39. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Charwood Energy ranks worse than 273972.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Charwood Energy's enterprise value is €21.49 Mil. Charwood Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.92 Mil. Therefore, Charwood Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -23.29.

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

FRA:L5Q' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -128.31   Med: -13.86   Max: 58.79
Current: -23.29

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Charwood Energy was 58.79. The lowest was -128.31. And the median was -13.86.

FRA:L5Q's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 365 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 11.7 vs FRA:L5Q: -23.29

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 (2026-08-31), Charwood Energy's stock price is €3.41. Charwood Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.390. Therefore, Charwood Energy'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).


Charwood Energy  (FRA:L5Q) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.41/-0.390
=At Loss

Charwood Energy's share price for today is €3.41.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Charwood Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.390.

* 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?


Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charwood Energy'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.

Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Charwood Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -117.46 -14.23 -4.68 -17.16

Charwood Energy Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.23 0.00 -4.68 0.00 -17.16

Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Charwood Energy'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.


Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Charwood Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Charwood Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=21.494/-0.923
=-23.29

Charwood Energy's current Enterprise Value is €21.49 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Charwood Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.92 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 -23.29 mean?
Charwood Energy (FRA:L5Q) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -23.29 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Charwood Energy. According to the industry distribution chart, Charwood Energy ranks #999999 out of 365 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Charwood Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Charwood Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.29. Based on the distribution chart, Charwood Energy ranks #999999 out of 365 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Charwood Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charwood Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Charwood Energy ranks #999999 out of 365 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Charwood Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.70. 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.70, based on 365 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. 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 Charwood Energy. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charwood Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charwood Energy stock overvalued right now?
Charwood Energy (FRA:L5Q) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -23.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.39, compared to a current price of €3.41 — trading 53.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.29. Charwood Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Charwood Energy (FRA:L5Q), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.29 as of Aug. 31, 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 Charwood Energy (FRA:L5Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charwood Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.41 is trading 53.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L5Q:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -23.29
  • GF Value™: €7.39 vs. price of €3.41 (53.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L5Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Charwood Energy Business Description

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Address 1 Benjamin Franklin Street, PA de Kerboulard, Saint Nolff, FRA, 56250
Charwood Energy SA operates in the renewable energy sector. The company is an integrated player offering manufacturers, local authorities, and farmers tailor-made solutions for energy recovery from biomass (wood, agricultural waste, agricultural effluents, sludge from urban wastewater treatment plants, solid recovered fuels). The company meets customers' needs for heat, electricity, and green gases (BioCO2, BioGNV, Biomethane, Green Hydrogen) through prefabricated or traditionally constructed biomass and biogas boiler solutions, methanization, sanitization, and pyrolysis.
71GF Score

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