RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.65 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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NSE:RAILTEL RailTel Corporation of India Ltd NSE:RAILTEL
90 GF Score
Price ₹260.25
GF Value ₹522.98
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA?

RailTel of India NSE:RAILTEL +2.22% 90 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 14.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹522.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks worse than 74.29% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RailTel of India's enterprise value is ₹78,002 Mil. RailTel of India's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6,695 Mil. Therefore, RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.65.

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

NSE:RAILTEL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.53   Med: 14.26   Max: 37.9
Current: 11.55

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RailTel of India was 37.90. The lowest was 5.53. And the median was 14.26.

NSE:RAILTEL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
74.29% of 319 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.58 vs NSE:RAILTEL: 11.55

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 (2026-09-22), RailTel of India's stock price is ₹260.25. RailTel of India's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹10.781. Therefore, RailTel of India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.14.

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


RailTel of India  (NSE:RAILTEL) 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.

RailTel of India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=260.25/10.781
=24.14

RailTel of India's share price for today is ₹260.25.
RailTel of India'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 ₹10.781.

* 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?


RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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.

RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA Chart

RailTel of India Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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RailTel of India 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 22.40 18.52 18.83 10.84 14.75

NSE:RAILTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.


RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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RailTel of India EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=78001.537/6694.9
=11.65

RailTel of India's current Enterprise Value is ₹78,002 Mil.
RailTel of India'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 ₹6,695 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 11.65 mean?
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.65 as of Sep. 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 RailTel of India. This is 18% below median its historical median of 14.26. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.53 to 37.90. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #237 out of 319 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RailTel of India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.65 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.53 to a high of 37.90. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58. RailTel of India's value of 11.65 is 77.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #237 out of 319 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #237 out of 319 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places RailTel of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58. RailTel of India's value of 11.65 is 77.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.53 to 37.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.26 vs. the industry median of 6.58, RailTel of India 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.58, based on 319 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. RailTel of India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.65 is 77.1% 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 RailTel of India. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RailTel of India's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹522.98, compared to a current price of ₹260.25 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.26 and 77.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.58. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65 as of Sep. 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹260.25 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹522.98. GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.65 (18% below median its 10-year median of 14.26)
  • GF Value™: ₹522.98 vs. price of ₹260.25 (50.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#237 of 319)

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


RailTel of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 543265:India
Address Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, Plate - A, 6th Floor, Office Block, South Delhi, New Delhi, IND, 110023
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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