CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) EV-to-EBITDA: 40.17 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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NSE:CARTRADE CarTrade Tech Ltd NSE:CARTRADE
72 GF Score
Price ₹3,144.80
GF Value ₹2,045.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA?

CarTrade Tech NSE:CARTRADE +0.20% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 40.17 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 29.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:CARTRADE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,045.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,161 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarTrade Tech ranks worse than 90.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CarTrade Tech's enterprise value is ₹144,806 Mil. CarTrade Tech's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹3,605 Mil. Therefore, CarTrade Tech's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 40.17.

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

NSE:CARTRADE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3413.54   Med: 29   Max: 297.61
Current: 40.17

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CarTrade Tech was 297.61. The lowest was -3413.54. And the median was 29.00.

NSE:CARTRADE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.44% of 1161 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.16 vs NSE:CARTRADE: 40.17

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 (2026-08-26), CarTrade Tech's stock price is ₹3144.80. CarTrade Tech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹46.260. Therefore, CarTrade Tech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 67.98.

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


CarTrade Tech  (NSE:CARTRADE) 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.

CarTrade Tech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3144.80/46.260
=67.98

CarTrade Tech's share price for today is ₹3144.80.
CarTrade Tech'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 ₹46.260.

* 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?


CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarTrade Tech'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.

CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CarTrade Tech Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -22.53 9.84 17.19 32.80 20.89

CarTrade Tech 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 32.09 37.75 42.56 20.89 35.87

NSE:CARTRADE vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, CarTrade Tech'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.


CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarTrade Tech's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


NSE:CARTRADE
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CarTrade Tech EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CarTrade Tech's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=144806.138/3605.027
=40.17

CarTrade Tech's current Enterprise Value is ₹144,806 Mil.
CarTrade Tech'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 ₹3,605 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 40.17 mean?
CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 40.17 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CarTrade Tech. This is 39% above median its historical median of 29.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #1050 out of 1161 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is CarTrade Tech's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CarTrade Tech's current EV-to-EBITDA of 40.17 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 29.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.16. CarTrade Tech's value of 40.17 is 338.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #1050 out of 1161 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CarTrade Tech has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarTrade Tech's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarTrade Tech ranks #1050 out of 1161 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CarTrade Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.16. CarTrade Tech's value of 40.17 is 338.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.00 vs. the industry median of 9.16, CarTrade Tech 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.16, based on 1,161 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. CarTrade Tech's current EV-to-EBITDA of 40.17 is 338.5% 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 CarTrade Tech. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarTrade Tech's current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.17, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 29.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarTrade Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,045.82, compared to a current price of ₹3,144.80 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.17, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 29.00 and 338.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.16. CarTrade Tech's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.17 as of Aug. 26, 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 CarTrade Tech (NSE:CARTRADE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarTrade Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹3,144.80 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,045.82. GuruFocus considers CarTrade Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CARTRADE:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 40.17 (39% above median its 10-year median of 29.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,045.82 vs. price of ₹3,144.80 (53.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 338.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1050 of 1161)

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


CarTrade Tech Business Description

Other Exchanges 543333:India
Address S Pranavanandji Marg, Vishwaroop IT Park, 12th Floor, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 705
CarTrade Tech Ltd is a multi-channel auto platform provider company. The company operates brands such as CarWale, CarTrade, Shriram Automall, BikeWale, CarTradeExchange, Adroit Auto, and AutoBiz. The platform connects new and used automobile customers, vehicle dealers, vehicle OEMs, and other businesses to buy and sell different types of vehicles. The company operates within three segments: the Consumer Group, Remarketing Group, and Classifieds Group.
72GF Score

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