LEU (Centrus Energy) EV-to-EBITDA: 26.78 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 612% Above Median

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LEU Centrus Energy Corp LEU
57 GF Score
Price $155.41
GF Value $58.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Centrus Energy LEU -0.41% 57 EV-to-EBITDA is 26.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 612% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates LEU with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Other Energy Sources companies, Centrus Energy ranks worse than 86.14% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Centrus Energy's enterprise value is $2,367.6 Mil. Centrus Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $88.4 Mil. Therefore, Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 26.78.

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

LEU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.79   Med: 3.76   Max: 62
Current: 26.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Centrus Energy was 62.00. The lowest was -11.79. And the median was 3.76.

LEU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.14% of 101 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.29 vs LEU: 26.78

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 (2026-07-20), Centrus Energy's stock price is $155.405. Centrus Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.020. Therefore, Centrus Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 51.46.

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


Centrus Energy  (NYSE:LEU) 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.

Centrus Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=155.405/3.020
=51.46

Centrus Energy's share price for today is $155.405.
Centrus Energy'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 $3.020.

* 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?


Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrus Energy'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.

Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Centrus Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Centrus Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LEU vs UEC, NUCL, JAGU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Centrus Energy'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.


Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Centrus Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2367.649/88.4
=26.78

Centrus Energy's current Enterprise Value is $2,367.6 Mil.
Centrus Energy'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 $88.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.78 mean?
Centrus Energy (LEU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 26.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Centrus Energy. This is 612% above median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #87 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Centrus Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.78 is 612% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.29. Centrus Energy's value of 26.78 is 188.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #87 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centrus Energy has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrus Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UEC and NUCL?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Centrus Energy ranks #87 out of 101 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Centrus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.29. Centrus Energy's value of 26.78 is 188.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 9.29, Centrus Energy 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.29, based on 101 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. Centrus Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 26.78 is 188.3% 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 Centrus Energy. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrus Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.78, which is 612% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy (LEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.32, compared to a current price of $155.41 — trading 166.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.78, which is 612% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 188.3% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.29. Centrus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Centrus Energy (LEU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 26.78 as of Jul. 20, 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 Centrus Energy (LEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $155.41 is trading 166.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.32. GuruFocus considers Centrus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 26.78 (612% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
  • GF Value™: $58.32 vs. price of $155.41 (166.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 188.3% above the Other Energy Sources median (#87 of 101)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Centrus Energy Business Description

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Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
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