Li Ning Co (FRA:LNL) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.02 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 81% Below Median

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FRA:LNL Li Ning Co Ltd FRA:LNL
97 GF Score
Price €34.60
GF Value €53.80
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What is Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Li Ning Co FRA:LNL -1.70% 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.02 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:LNL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.80. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Travel & Leisure companies, Li Ning Co ranks better than 88.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Li Ning Co's enterprise value is €1,854 Mil. Li Ning Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €615 Mil. Therefore, Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.02.

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

FRA:LNL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85   Med: 16.25   Max: 65.2
Current: 3.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Li Ning Co was 65.20. The lowest was 2.85. And the median was 16.25.

FRA:LNL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
88.4% of 698 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.655 vs FRA:LNL: 3.40

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 (2026-08-27), Li Ning Co's stock price is €34.60. Li Ning Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.654. Therefore, Li Ning Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.47.

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


Li Ning Co  (FRA:LNL) 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.

Li Ning Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=34.60/3.654
=9.47

Li Ning Co's share price for today is €34.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Li Ning Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.654.

* 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?


Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Li Ning Co'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.

Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Li Ning Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Li Ning Co Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:LNL vs AS, HAS, LTH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Li Ning Co'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.


Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Li Ning Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1854.322/614.861
=3.02

Li Ning Co's current Enterprise Value is €1,854 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Li Ning Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €615 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 3.02 mean?
Li Ning Co (FRA:LNL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.02 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Li Ning Co. This is 81% below median its historical median of 16.25. Over the past decade, Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 65.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Li Ning Co ranks #81 out of 698 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Li Ning Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.02 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 16.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 65.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Li Ning Co's value of 3.02 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Li Ning Co ranks #81 out of 698 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Li Ning Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Li Ning Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Li Ning Co ranks #81 out of 698 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Li Ning Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Li Ning Co's value of 3.02 is 68.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Li Ning Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.85 to 65.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 9.66, Li Ning Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.66, based on 698 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. Li Ning Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.02 is 68.7% 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 Li Ning Co. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Li Ning Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.02, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Li Ning Co stock overvalued right now?
Li Ning Co (FRA:LNL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.80, compared to a current price of €34.60 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.02, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 68.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.66. Li Ning Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Li Ning Co (FRA:LNL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.02 as of Aug. 27, 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 Li Ning Co (FRA:LNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Li Ning Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €34.60 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.80.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LNL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.02 (81% below median its 10-year median of 16.25)
  • GF Value™: €53.80 vs. price of €34.60 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#81 of 698)

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


Li Ning Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Xing Guang 5th Street, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, Tongzhou District, Beijing, CHN, 101111
Established in 1989, Li Ning is one of the largest sportswear companies in China. Headquartered in Beijing, Li Ning mainly sells professional and leisure footwear and apparel under the Li Ning brand. Despite having a single-brand strategy, Li Ning launched multiple sub-brands (such as China Li Ning and Li Ning 1990) to appeal to different demographics. As of the end of 2024, the company had 7,585 stores in China, of which 1,297 were directly operated, and the rest franchised.
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