Laopu Gold Co (FRA:W290) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.57 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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FRA:W290 Laopu Gold Co Ltd FRA:W290
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What is Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Laopu Gold Co FRA:W290 -1.07% 22 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 34.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:W290 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Retail - Cyclical companies, Laopu Gold Co ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Laopu Gold Co's enterprise value is €7,115 Mil. Laopu Gold Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €830 Mil. Therefore, Laopu Gold Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.57.

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

FRA:W290' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.08   Med: 34.12   Max: 67.61
Current: 9.97

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Laopu Gold Co was 67.61. The lowest was 8.08. And the median was 34.12.

FRA:W290's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.2% of 958 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.68 vs FRA:W290: 9.97

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 (2026-09-08), Laopu Gold Co's stock price is €3.70. Laopu Gold Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.343. Therefore, Laopu Gold Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.79.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Laopu Gold Co  (FRA:W290) 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.

Laopu Gold Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.70/0.343
=10.79

Laopu Gold Co's share price for today is €3.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Laopu Gold Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.343.

* 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?


Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Laopu Gold Co'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.

Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Laopu Gold Co Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 18.20 15.07

Laopu Gold Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 18.20 0.00 15.07

FRA:W290 vs TPR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Laopu Gold Co'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.


Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Laopu Gold Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Laopu Gold Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=7115.145/830.445
=8.57

Laopu Gold Co's current Enterprise Value is €7,115 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Laopu Gold Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €830 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 8.57 mean?
Laopu Gold Co (FRA:W290) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.57 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Laopu Gold Co. This is 75% below median its historical median of 34.12. Over the past decade, Laopu Gold Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.08 to 67.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #548 out of 958 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Laopu Gold Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Laopu Gold Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.57 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 34.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.08 to a high of 67.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Laopu Gold Co's value of 8.57 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #548 out of 958 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Laopu Gold Co has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laopu Gold Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Laopu Gold Co ranks #548 out of 958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Laopu Gold Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Laopu Gold Co's value of 8.57 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Laopu Gold Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.08 to 67.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.12 vs. the industry median of 8.68, Laopu Gold Co has consistently been below 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 8.68, based on 958 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. Laopu Gold Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.57 is 1.3% below 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 Laopu Gold Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laopu Gold Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 34.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laopu Gold Co stock overvalued right now?
Laopu Gold Co (FRA:W290) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.57. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 34.12 and 1.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.68. Laopu Gold Co's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Laopu Gold Co (FRA:W290), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 as of Sep. 08, 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.

Laopu Gold Co Business Description

Address No. 1 Dong Chang’an Avenue, No. 3 West Building, Rooms 3-6, 6th floor, The Towers at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN
Founded in 2016, Laopu Gold is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of heritage gold jewelry in China. Its key products feature Chinese culture-inspired designs and craftsmanship, with high-net-worth individuals in major affluent cities as its primary customers. While Laopu derives most of its revenue from offline retail stores located in reputable retail malls across China, the firm has also expanded sales through online e-commerce platforms. Xu Gaoming and his son, Xu Dongbo, jointly control the firm, holding around 58% of the outstanding shares as of December 2025.
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