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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, LightInTheBox Holding Co's enterprise value is $48.0 Mil.
LightInTheBox Holding Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.3 Mil. Therefore, LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LITB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.53 Med: -1.2 Max: 351.44
Current: 5.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of LightInTheBox Holding Co was 351.44. The lowest was -81.53. And the median was -1.20.
LITB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.87% of 947
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.92
vs LITB: 5.18
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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co (NYSE:LITB) 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
LightInTheBox Holding Co's share price for today is $3.28.
LightInTheBox 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 $0.600.
* 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 Internet Retail subindustry, LightInTheBox 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
LightInTheBox Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $48.0 Mil.
LightInTheBox 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 $9.3 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.
LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LightInTheBox Holding Co. According to the industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #219 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
LightInTheBox Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 5.18 is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #219 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LightInTheBox Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LightInTheBox Holding Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HOUR and AAQL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, LightInTheBox Holding Co ranks #219 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places LightInTheBox Holding Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. LightInTheBox Holding Co's value of 5.18 is 41.9% below this benchmark. 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 8.92, based on 947 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. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 41.9% 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LightInTheBox Holding Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LightInTheBox Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.13, compared to a current price of $3.28 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 and 41.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. LightInTheBox Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Aug. 03, 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 LightInTheBox Holding Co (LITB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LightInTheBox Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.28 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.13.
GuruFocus considers LightInTheBox Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LITB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.18
GF Value™: $2.13 vs. price of $3.28 (54% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#219 of 947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LITB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LightInTheBox Holding Co Ltd is a e-commerce company, providing a diverse range of affordable lifestyle products directly to consumers. Its brands include Ador, a women's fashion brand targeting women aged 35-55; the second is a golf apparel brand focusing on female golfers aged 35 and above; the third is a women's light party dress brand for the age group of 30 and above. It offers customers products through websites and mobile applications. The company operates and reviews its performance in two segments: Product sales which consisted of online retailing of consumer products and sales to third-party sellers, and Services which consisted of the provision of logistic services to companies and individual customers.
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