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L'OrealLRLCF +0.05%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.69 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates LRLCF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $506.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks worse than 79.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, L'Oreal's enterprise value is $232,140 Mil.
L'Oreal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,422 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LRLCF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.76 Med: 20.51 Max: 34.09
Current: 19.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of L'Oreal was 34.09. The lowest was 15.76. And the median was 20.51.
LRLCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.33% of 1640
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.045
vs LRLCF: 19.04
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).
L'Oreal (OTCPK:LRLCF) 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.
L'Oreal's share price for today is $424.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.285.
* 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 L'Oreal'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
L'Oreal's current Enterprise Value is $232,140 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,422 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.
L'Oreal (LRLCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.69 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on L'Oreal. This is near median its historical median of 20.51. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 15.76 to 34.09. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1301 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
L'Oreal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.69 is near median its 10-year median of 20.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.76 to a high of 34.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. L'Oreal's value of 18.69 is 106.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1301 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1301 out of 1640 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places L'Oreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. L'Oreal's value of 18.69 is 106.6% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 15.76 to 34.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 9.05, L'Oreal 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.05, based on 1,640 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. L'Oreal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.69 is 106.6% 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 L'Oreal. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (LRLCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $506.33, compared to a current price of $424.20 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 106.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.05. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.69 as of Jul. 16, 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $424.20 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $506.33.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LRLCF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.69 (near median its 10-year median of 20.51)
GF Value™: $506.33 vs. price of $424.20 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1301 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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