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MothercareLSE:MTC -11.88% EV-to-EBITDA is 0.59 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 3.76. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks better than 97.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mothercare's enterprise value is £9.77 Mil.
Mothercare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £16.70 Mil. Therefore, Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MTC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.88 Med: 3.76 Max: 23.3
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mothercare was 23.30. The lowest was -98.88. And the median was 3.76.
LSE:MTC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.25% of 947
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.98
vs LSE:MTC: 0.63
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.
Mothercare's share price for today is £0.00705.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.011.
* 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 Mothercare'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.
LSE:MTC vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare'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.
Mothercare EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Mothercare's current Enterprise Value is £9.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £16.70 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.
Mothercare (LSE:MTC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.59 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 Mothercare. This is 84% below median its historical median of 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #26 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.59 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98. Mothercare's value of 0.59 is 93.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #26 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Mothercare's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #26 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mothercare in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98. Mothercare's value of 0.59 is 93.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Mothercare 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 8.98, 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. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.59 is 93.4% 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 Mothercare. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.59, which is 84% below 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 Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mothercare (LSE:MTC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.03, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 76.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.59, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 93.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.98. 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 Mothercare (LSE:MTC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.59 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.
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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