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Sturm RugerFRA:ST2 -1.43%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 82.07 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 931% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST2 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.07. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sturm Ruger ranks worse than 90.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sturm Ruger's enterprise value is €440.6 Mil.
Sturm Ruger's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.4 Mil. Therefore, Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 82.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ST2'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.81 Med: 7.96 Max: 92.92
Current: 78.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sturm Ruger was 92.92. The lowest was 3.81. And the median was 7.96.
FRA:ST2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.57% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 22.02
vs FRA:ST2: 78.23
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) 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.
Sturm Ruger's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sturm Ruger's share price for today is €33.10.
Sturm Ruger's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.637.
* 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 Sturm Ruger'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.
FRA:ST2 vs ELMT, SWBI, SATL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.
Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sturm Ruger's current Enterprise Value is €440.6 Mil.
Sturm Ruger's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.4 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.
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 82.07 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sturm Ruger. This is 931% above median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.81 to 92.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #240 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sturm Ruger's current EV-to-EBITDA of 82.07 is 931% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 92.92. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.02. Sturm Ruger's value of 82.07 is 272.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #240 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ELMT and SWBI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #240 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sturm Ruger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.02. Sturm Ruger's value of 82.07 is 272.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sturm Ruger's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.81 to 92.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 22.02, Sturm Ruger 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 22.02, based on 265 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. Sturm Ruger's current EV-to-EBITDA of 82.07 is 272.7% 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 Sturm Ruger. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sturm Ruger's current EV-to-EBITDA is 82.07, which is 931% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 82.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.07, compared to a current price of €33.10 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 82.07, which is 931% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 272.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 22.02. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 82.07 as of Jul. 24, 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.10 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:
EV-to-EBITDA: 82.07 (931% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: €41.07 vs. price of €33.10 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 272.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#240 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
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