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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Capital Southwest's enterprise value is €2,302.8 Mil.
Capital Southwest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €164.5 Mil. Therefore, Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SFW's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.235 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) 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.
Capital Southwest's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Capital Southwest's share price for today is €20.70.
Capital Southwest'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 €1.554.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Capital Southwest'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.
Capital Southwest EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Capital Southwest's current Enterprise Value is €2,302.8 Mil.
Capital Southwest'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 €164.5 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.
Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.00 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Capital Southwest. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #601 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Capital Southwest's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Capital Southwest's value of 14.00 is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #601 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CET and GAM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #601 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Capital Southwest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Capital Southwest's value of 14.00 is 51.6% above this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 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. Capital Southwest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.00 is 51.6% 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 Capital Southwest. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Southwest's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.84, compared to a current price of €20.70 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00 and 51.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 11 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 Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00 as of Sep. 21, 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 Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.70 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.84.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SFW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.00
GF Value™: €21.84 vs. price of €20.70 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% above the Asset Management median (#601 of 874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SFW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
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