Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.81 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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NSE:IRCTC Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd NSE:IRCTC
91 GF Score
Price ₹484.20
GF Value ₹947.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA?

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism NSE:IRCTC -0.35% 91 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.81 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 39.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:IRCTC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹947.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 701 Travel & Leisure companies, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks worse than 77.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's enterprise value is ₹356,037 Mil. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹18,929 Mil. Therefore, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:IRCTC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.81   Med: 39.11   Max: 151.4
Current: 18.81

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism was 151.40. The lowest was 18.81. And the median was 39.11.

NSE:IRCTC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.6% of 701 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.59 vs NSE:IRCTC: 18.81

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 (2026-08-22), Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's stock price is ₹484.20. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹17.420. Therefore, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.80.

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


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism  (NSE:IRCTC) 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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=484.20/17.420
=27.80

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's share price for today is ₹484.20.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 ₹17.420.

* 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?


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:IRCTC vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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.


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


NSE:IRCTC
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=356036.629/18928.551
=18.81

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Enterprise Value is ₹356,037 Mil.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 ₹18,929 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 18.81 mean?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.81 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Indian Railway Catering And Tourism. This is 52% below median its historical median of 39.11. Over the past decade, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 18.81 to 151.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #544 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.81 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.81 to a high of 151.40. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 18.81 is 96.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #544 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #544 out of 701 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 18.81 is 96.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 18.81 to 151.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.11 vs. the industry median of 9.59, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.59, based on 701 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. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.81 is 96.1% 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.81, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 39.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹947.47, compared to a current price of ₹484.20 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.81, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11 and 96.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.59. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.81 as of Aug. 22, 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹484.20 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹947.47. GuruFocus considers Indian Railway Catering And Tourism to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCTC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.81 (52% below median its 10-year median of 39.11)
  • GF Value™: ₹947.47 vs. price of ₹484.20 (48.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#544 of 701)

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


Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Business Description

Other Exchanges 542830:India
Address World Trade Centre, 4th Floor, Tower-D, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi, IND, 110029
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd is engaged in catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains, and other locations, and to promote domestic and international tourism through the development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information, and commercial publicity and world-wide reservation systems. The company's segments are Catering, Rail Neer, Internet Ticketing, and Tourism & Train Operation. A vast majority of its revenues are derived from the Catering business.
91GF Score

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