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Grafton GroupGROUF EV-to-EBITDA is 3.91 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 11.07. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Grafton Group's enterprise value is $1,791 Mil.
Grafton Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $458 Mil. Therefore, Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 11.07 Max: 23.52
Current: 3.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Grafton Group was 23.52. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 11.07.
GROUF's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 9.02
vs GROUF: 3.81
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).
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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.
Grafton Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Grafton Group's share price for today is $11.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.172.
* 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 Grafton Group'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Grafton Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,791 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $458 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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.91 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Grafton Group. This is 65% below median its historical median of 11.07. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.01 to 23.52.
Is Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.91 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 11.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 23.52. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Grafton Group's value of 3.91 is 56.7% below this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's EV-to-EBITDA of 3.91 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Grafton Group's value of 3.91 is 56.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.01 to 23.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.07 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Grafton Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.02, based on 142 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. Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.91 is 56.7% 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 Grafton Group. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.91, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.91, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 11.07 and 56.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.02. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.91 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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