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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Richardson Electronics's enterprise value is €214.9 Mil.
Richardson Electronics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €8.1 Mil. Therefore, Richardson Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Richardson Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RE3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.2 Med: 10.19 Max: 53.04
Current: 26.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Richardson Electronics was 53.04. The lowest was -21.20. And the median was 10.19.
FRA:RE3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.51% of 1890
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.59
vs FRA:RE3: 26.36
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.
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.
Richardson Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Richardson Electronics's share price for today is €16.86.
Richardson Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.376.
* 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).
* 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.
FRA:RE3 vs OPTX, MPTI, KULR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics'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.
Richardson Electronics EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Richardson Electronics's current Enterprise Value is €214.9 Mil.
Richardson Electronics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8.1 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.
Richardson Electronics (FRA:RE3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.69 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 Richardson Electronics. This is 162% above median its historical median of 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #1257 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Richardson Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Richardson Electronics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.69 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 10.19. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59. Richardson Electronics' value of 26.69 is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #1257 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #1257 out of 1890 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Richardson Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59. Richardson Electronics' value of 26.69 is 82.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.19 vs. the industry median of 14.59, Richardson Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.59, based on 1,890 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. Richardson Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.69 is 82.9% 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 Richardson Electronics. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richardson Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 10.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Richardson Electronics (FRA:RE3) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.49, compared to a current price of €16.86 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 10.19 and 82.9% above the Hardware industry median of 14.59. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Richardson Electronics (FRA:RE3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69 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 Richardson Electronics (FRA:RE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.86 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.49.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RE3:
EV-to-EBITDA: 26.69 (162% above median its 10-year median of 10.19)
GF Value™: €10.49 vs. price of €16.86 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Hardware median (#1257 of 1890)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
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