Mothercare (FRA:MTR) EV-to-EBITDA: 26.97 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 538% Above Median

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What is Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA?

Mothercare FRA:MTR +62.50% 12 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.97 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 538% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTR with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 950 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks worse than 87.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mothercare's enterprise value is €12.43 Mil. Mothercare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.46 Mil. Therefore, Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.97.

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

FRA:MTR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.88   Med: 4.23   Max: 35.8
Current: 26.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mothercare was 35.80. The lowest was -98.88. And the median was 4.23.

FRA:MTR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.79% of 950 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.7 vs FRA:MTR: 26.56

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 (2026-08-19), Mothercare's stock price is €0.0065. Mothercare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.010. Therefore, Mothercare'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).


Mothercare  (FRA:MTR) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0065/-0.010
=At Loss

Mothercare's share price for today is €0.0065.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.010.

* 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?


Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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.

Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Mothercare Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Mothercare 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 6.76 0.00 1.15 0.00 33.55

FRA:MTR vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare'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.


Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=12.432/0.461
=26.97

Mothercare's current Enterprise Value is €12.43 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.46 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 26.97 mean?
Mothercare (FRA:MTR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.97 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mothercare. This is 538% above median its historical median of 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #834 out of 950 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.97 is 538% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70. Mothercare's value of 26.97 is 210% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #834 out of 950 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mothercare has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #834 out of 950 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mothercare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70. Mothercare's value of 26.97 is 210% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 8.70, Mothercare 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.70, based on 950 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. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.97 is 210% 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 Mothercare. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.97, which is 538% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Mothercare (FRA:MTR) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.97, which is 538% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 210% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.70. Mothercare's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 Mothercare (FRA:MTR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.97 as of Aug. 19, 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 Mothercare (FRA:MTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mothercare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MTR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 26.97 (538% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.01 (35% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 210% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#834 of 950)

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


Mothercare Business Description

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Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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