Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.60 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 379% Above Median

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FRA:PBE Peabody Energy Corp FRA:PBE
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What is Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Peabody Energy FRA:PBE -1.66% 48 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.60 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 379% above its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks worse than 58.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Peabody Energy's enterprise value is €2,648 Mil. Peabody Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €210 Mil. Therefore, Peabody Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.60.

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

FRA:PBE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.62   Med: 2.63   Max: 65.68
Current: 12.44

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Peabody Energy was 65.68. The lowest was -1.62. And the median was 2.63.

FRA:PBE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
58.42% of 101 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.34 vs FRA:PBE: 12.44

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 (2026-08-15), Peabody Energy's stock price is €21.27. Peabody Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.297. Therefore, Peabody 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).


Peabody Energy  (FRA:PBE) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.27/-1.297
=At Loss

Peabody Energy's share price for today is €21.27.
Peabody Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.297.

* 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?


Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peabody 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.

Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Peabody Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Peabody Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.40 7.20 9.10 12.38 11.28

FRA:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody 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.


Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Peabody Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2647.801/210.152
=12.60

Peabody Energy's current Enterprise Value is €2,648 Mil.
Peabody Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €210 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 12.60 mean?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.60 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Peabody Energy. This is 379% above median its historical median of 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #59 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Peabody Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Peabody Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.60 is 379% above median its 10-year median of 2.63. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Peabody Energy's value of 12.60 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #59 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #59 out of 101 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Peabody Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Peabody Energy's value of 12.60 is 34.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 9.34, Peabody Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.34, based on 101 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. Peabody Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.60 is 34.9% 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 Peabody Energy. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peabody Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.60, which is 379% above median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.60. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.60, which is 379% above median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 34.9% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.34. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.60 as of Aug. 15, 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.

Peabody Energy Business Description

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Address 701 Market Street, Peabody Plaza, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63101-1826
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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