Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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LTS:0RCG Hapag-Lloyd AG LTS:0RCG
69 GF Score
Price €133.40
GF Value €128.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA?

Hapag-Lloyd AG LTS:0RCG -1.51% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 7.45. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RCG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Transportation companies, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks worse than 54.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hapag-Lloyd AG's enterprise value is €25,418 Mil. Hapag-Lloyd AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,752 Mil. Therefore, Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.24.

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

LTS:0RCG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 7.45   Max: 19.35
Current: 9.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hapag-Lloyd AG was 19.35. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 7.45.

LTS:0RCG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.56% of 900 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.46 vs LTS:0RCG: 9.24

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 (2026-08-21), Hapag-Lloyd AG's stock price is €133.40. Hapag-Lloyd AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.340. Therefore, Hapag-Lloyd AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 392.35.

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


Hapag-Lloyd AG  (LTS:0RCG) 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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=133.40/0.340
=392.35

Hapag-Lloyd AG's share price for today is €133.40.
Hapag-Lloyd AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.340.

* 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?


Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.

Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hapag-Lloyd AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hapag-Lloyd AG Quarterly Data
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Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hapag-Lloyd AG'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.


Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hapag-Lloyd AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=25418.407/2751.8
=9.24

Hapag-Lloyd AG's current Enterprise Value is €25,418 Mil.
Hapag-Lloyd AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,752 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 9.24 mean?
Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hapag-Lloyd AG. This is 24% above median its historical median of 7.45. Over the past decade, Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 19.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #491 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hapag-Lloyd AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 19.35. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 9.24 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #491 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hapag-Lloyd AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hapag-Lloyd AG ranks #491 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hapag-Lloyd AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Hapag-Lloyd AG's value of 9.24 is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hapag-Lloyd AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.95 to 19.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.45 vs. the industry median of 8.46, Hapag-Lloyd AG 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.46, based on 900 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. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 9.2% 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hapag-Lloyd AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 7.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hapag-Lloyd AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.19, compared to a current price of €133.40 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.45 and 9.2% above the Transportation industry median of 8.46. Hapag-Lloyd AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Aug. 21, 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 Hapag-Lloyd AG (LTS:0RCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hapag-Lloyd AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €133.40 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.19. GuruFocus considers Hapag-Lloyd AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RCG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (24% above median its 10-year median of 7.45)
  • GF Value™: €128.19 vs. price of €133.40 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.2% above the Transportation median (#491 of 900)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hapag-Lloyd AG Business Description

Address Ballindamm 25, Hamburg, DEU, 20095
Germany-listed Hapag-Lloyd operates in global trade, shipping, inland services, and terminal assets. Hapag-Lloyd liner shipping, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the fifth-largest shipping capacity globally. Hapag also provides a range of services, including e-business solutions, inland services, and terminal operations.
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