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What is Graphic Packaging Holding Co EV-to-EBITDA?
Graphic Packaging Holding CoGPK +0.27%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.85. GuruFocus rates GPK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Packaging & Containers companies, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks better than 55.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's enterprise value is $8,860 Mil.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,144 Mil. Therefore, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GPK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6 Med: 8.85 Max: 13.51
Current: 7.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Graphic Packaging Holding Co was 13.51. The lowest was 6.00. And the median was 8.85.
GPK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.49% of 346
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.835
vs GPK: 7.74
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).
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK) 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's share price for today is $11.14.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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 $0.920.
* 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Graphic Packaging Holding 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $8,860 Mil.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co'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 $1,144 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Graphic Packaging Holding Co. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.85. Over the past decade, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.00 to 13.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #154 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 13.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's value of 7.74 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #154 out of 346 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graphic Packaging Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphic Packaging Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMBP and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Graphic Packaging Holding Co ranks #154 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Graphic Packaging Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's value of 7.74 is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Graphic Packaging Holding Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.00 to 13.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.85 vs. the industry median of 8.84, Graphic Packaging Holding 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.84, based on 346 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. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 is 12.4% 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.08, compared to a current price of $11.14 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.85 and 12.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.84. Graphic Packaging Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74 as of Jul. 23, 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 Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphic Packaging Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.14 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.08.
GuruFocus considers Graphic Packaging Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GPK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.74 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.85)
GF Value™: $23.08 vs. price of $11.14 (51.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#154 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Americas Paperboard Packaging, and International Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
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