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Rent the RunwayRENT -1.47%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates RENT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rent the Runway ranks better than 91.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rent the Runway's enterprise value is $261.7 Mil.
Rent the Runway's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $101.4 Mil. Therefore, Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RENT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.3 Med: 4.78 Max: 134.03
Current: 2.58
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rent the Runway was 134.03. The lowest was -73.30. And the median was 4.78.
RENT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.76% of 947
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs RENT: 2.58
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).
Rent the Runway (NAS:RENT) 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.
Rent the Runway's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rent the Runway's share price for today is $3.01.
Rent the Runway's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.161.
* 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 Rent the Runway'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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rent the Runway'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.
Rent the Runway EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rent the Runway's current Enterprise Value is $261.7 Mil.
Rent the Runway's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $101.4 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.
Rent the Runway (RENT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.58 as of Jul. 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 Rent the Runway. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #78 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rent the Runway's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80. Rent the Runway's value of 2.58 is 70.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #78 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rent the Runway has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rent the Runway's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AKA and TLYS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rent the Runway ranks #78 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rent the Runway in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80. Rent the Runway's value of 2.58 is 70.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Rent the Runway 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.80, based on 947 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. Rent the Runway's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.58 is 70.7% 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 Rent the Runway. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rent the Runway's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rent the Runway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway (RENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.32, compared to a current price of $3.01 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.58, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 70.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.80. Rent the Runway's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Rent the Runway (RENT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.58 as of Jul. 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 Rent the Runway (RENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rent the Runway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.01 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.32.
GuruFocus considers Rent the Runway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RENT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.58 (46% below median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: $3.32 vs. price of $3.01 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#78 of 947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rent the Runway Inc is an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe to, or buy designer apparel and accessories. The company gives customers access to its unlimited closet through its subscription offering (Subscription) or the ability to rent a-la-carte through its reserve offering (Reserve). The company also gives its subscribers and customers the ability to buy its products through its Resale offering. The Closet in the Cloud offers a wide assortment of items for every occasion, from evening wear and accessories to ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, and ski wear.
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