Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.74 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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LSE:DNLM Dunelm Group PLC LSE:DNLM
79 GF Score
Price £8.68
GF Value £12.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Dunelm Group LSE:DNLM +1.17% 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 9.55. GuruFocus rates LSE:DNLM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 948 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dunelm Group ranks better than 63.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dunelm Group's enterprise value is £1,990 Mil. Dunelm Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £295 Mil. Therefore, Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.74.

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

LSE:DNLM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.68   Med: 9.55   Max: 17.95
Current: 6.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dunelm Group was 17.95. The lowest was 5.68. And the median was 9.55.

LSE:DNLM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.92% of 948 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.85 vs LSE:DNLM: 6.75

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 (2026-07-25), Dunelm Group's stock price is £8.675. Dunelm Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.735. Therefore, Dunelm Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.80.

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


Dunelm Group  (LSE:DNLM) 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.

Dunelm Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.675/0.735
=11.80

Dunelm Group's share price for today is £8.675.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dunelm Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.735.

* 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?


Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dunelm 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.

Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Dunelm Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Dunelm Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:DNLM vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Dunelm 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.


Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dunelm Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1990.037/295.2
=6.74

Dunelm Group's current Enterprise Value is £1,990 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dunelm Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £295 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 6.74 mean?
Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.74 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 Dunelm Group. This is 29% below median its historical median of 9.55. Over the past decade, Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.68 to 17.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Dunelm Group ranks #342 out of 948 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dunelm Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.74 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 9.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.68 to a high of 17.95. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Dunelm Group's value of 6.74 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dunelm Group ranks #342 out of 948 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dunelm Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dunelm Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dunelm Group ranks #342 out of 948 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Dunelm Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Dunelm Group's value of 6.74 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dunelm Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.68 to 17.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.55 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Dunelm 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.85, based on 948 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. Dunelm Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.74 is 23.8% 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 Dunelm Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dunelm Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.74, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dunelm Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.05, compared to a current price of £8.68 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.74, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 9.55 and 23.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.85. Dunelm Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.74 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.

Is Dunelm Group (LSE:DNLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dunelm Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.68 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of £12.05. GuruFocus considers Dunelm Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DNLM:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.74 (29% below median its 10-year median of 9.55)
  • GF Value™: £12.05 vs. price of £8.68 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#342 of 948)

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


Dunelm Group Business Description

Address Watermead Business Park, Dunelm Store Support Centre, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, GBR, LE7 1AD
Dunelm Group PLC is a UK home-furnishing retailer. The company operates superstores, high street stores, and multichannel retail formats, such as online and telephone ordering. The diverse product offering ranges from textiles, such as bedding, curtains, cushions, quilts, and pillows, to kitchenware and dining. The products have exclusive designs and are sold under premium brands such as Dorma. Dunelm offers customers high-quality products in a broad price spectrum, supported by customer service and support. The group has one reportable segment, which is the operations to enable the retail of homewares in the UK and Ireland.
79GF Score

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