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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ALBA SE's enterprise value is €-12.4 Mil.
ALBA SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was €11.5 Mil. Therefore, ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:ABA's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 11.095 * 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.
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.
ALBA SE's share price for today is €6.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALBA SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was €0.030.
* 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 ALBA SE'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 Waste Management subindustry, ALBA SE'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.
ALBA SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ALBA SE's current Enterprise Value is €-12.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ALBA SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was €11.5 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.
ALBA SE (HAM:ABA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ALBA SE.
Is ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ALBA SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.08. Overall, ALBA SE has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
ALBA SE's EV-to-EBITDA of -1.08 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.10. 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.10, based on 176 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. 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 ALBA SE. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALBA SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALBA SE stock overvalued right now?
ALBA SE (HAM:ABA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -1.08. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.08. ALBA SE's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 ALBA SE (HAM:ABA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.08 as of Aug. 06, 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.
ALBA SE is a German based holding company providing environmental services. Its activities are divided into two segments including Steel & Metals Recycling segment and Services segment. The Steel and Metals Recycling segment comprises all of the company's subsidiaries that undertake to recycle of steel and metals activities. The Services segment comprises activities, such as take-back of transport packaging, sales packaging and used paper bags, as well as recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment. A major part of revenue comes from Steel and Metals segment. It operates in Germany, European countries and Non-European countries, Germany being the country with highest sales.
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