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Essity ABMIL:1ESSI 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 9.16. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ESSI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks better than 53.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Essity AB's enterprise value is €19,820 Mil.
Essity AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,362 Mil. Therefore, Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ESSI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.04 Med: 9.16 Max: 15.84
Current: 8.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Essity AB was 15.84. The lowest was 6.04. And the median was 9.16.
MIL:1ESSI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 53.2% of 1643
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07
vs MIL:1ESSI: 8.54
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) 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.
Essity AB's share price for today is €24.51.
Essity AB'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 €1.625.
* 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 Essity AB'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.
MIL:1ESSI vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.
Essity AB EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Essity AB's current Enterprise Value is €19,820 Mil.
Essity AB'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 €2,362 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.
Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Essity AB. This is near median its historical median of 9.16. Over the past decade, Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.04 to 15.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #769 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Essity AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 is near median its 10-year median of 9.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 15.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Essity AB's value of 8.39 is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #769 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #769 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Essity AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Essity AB's value of 8.39 is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.04 to 15.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.16 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Essity AB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,643 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. Essity AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 is 7.5% 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 Essity AB. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essity AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.91, compared to a current price of €24.51 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.16 and 7.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39 as of Jul. 19, 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 Essity AB (MIL:1ESSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.51 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.91.
GuruFocus considers Essity AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ESSI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.39 (near median its 10-year median of 9.16)
GF Value™: €23.91 vs. price of €24.51 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#769 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ESSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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