Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.60 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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MEX:DLB Dolby Laboratories Inc MEX:DLB
73 GF Score
Price MXN933.45
GF Value MXN1,548.00
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA?

Dolby Laboratories MEX:DLB 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.60 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 18.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:DLB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks worse than 71.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dolby Laboratories's enterprise value is MXN76,110 Mil. Dolby Laboratories's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6,564 Mil. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.60.

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

MEX:DLB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.12   Med: 18.19   Max: 24.97
Current: 11.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dolby Laboratories was 24.97. The lowest was 11.12. And the median was 18.19.

MEX:DLB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.68% of 904 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705 vs MEX:DLB: 11.69

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 (2026-07-31), Dolby Laboratories's stock price is MXN933.45. Dolby Laboratories's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN42.169. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.14.

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


Dolby Laboratories  (MEX:DLB) 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.

Dolby Laboratories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=933.45/42.169
=22.14

Dolby Laboratories's share price for today is MXN933.45.
Dolby Laboratories'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 MXN42.169.

* 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?


Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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.

Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Dolby Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.00 17.12 18.90 19.53 16.52

Dolby Laboratories Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.67 16.52 15.07 13.78 0.00

MEX:DLB vs AZZ, UNF, AMTM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories'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.


Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:DLB
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Dolby Laboratories EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=76110.063/6563.575
=11.60

Dolby Laboratories's current Enterprise Value is MXN76,110 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories'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 MXN6,564 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 11.60 mean?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.60 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories. This is 36% below median its historical median of 18.19. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.12 to 24.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #648 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.60 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.12 to a high of 24.97. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Dolby Laboratories' value of 11.60 is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #648 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AZZ and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #648 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dolby Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Dolby Laboratories' value of 11.60 is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.12 to 24.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.19 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 904 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. Dolby Laboratories's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.60 is 50.6% 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 Dolby Laboratories. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.60, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 18.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.60. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,548.00, compared to a current price of MXN933.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.60, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 18.19 and 50.6% above the Business Services industry median of 7.71. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.60 as of Jul. 31, 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN933.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DLB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.60 (36% below median its 10-year median of 18.19)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,548.00 vs. price of MXN933.45 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.6% above the Business Services median (#648 of 904)

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


Dolby Laboratories Business Description

Address 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94103-1410
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
73GF Score

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