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Lamb Weston HoldingsLW +1.51%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates LW with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks worse than 60.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lamb Weston Holdings's enterprise value is $11,105 Mil.
Lamb Weston Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $988 Mil. Therefore, Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.62 Med: 15.7 Max: 24.73
Current: 11.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lamb Weston Holdings was 24.73. The lowest was 8.62. And the median was 15.70.
LW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.48% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.14
vs LW: 11.24
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.
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.
Lamb Weston Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lamb Weston Holdings's share price for today is $52.59.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.080.
* 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 Lamb Weston Holdings'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lamb Weston Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $11,105 Mil.
Lamb Weston Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $988 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lamb Weston Holdings. This is 28% below median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.62 to 24.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #993 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lamb Weston Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.24 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.62 to a high of 24.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 11.24 is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #993 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #993 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lamb Weston Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 11.24 is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamb Weston Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.62 to 24.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 9.14, Lamb Weston Holdings 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 9.14, based on 1,642 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. Lamb Weston Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.24 is 23% 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 Lamb Weston Holdings. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamb Weston Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.39, compared to a current price of $52.59 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 23% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.14. Lamb Weston Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.59 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.39.
GuruFocus considers Lamb Weston Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.24 (28% below median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: $65.39 vs. price of $52.59 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#993 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 15% of fiscal 2025 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.
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