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Ralph LaurenRL -1.97%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $265.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks worse than 73.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ralph Lauren's enterprise value is $23,587 Mil.
Ralph Lauren's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,465 Mil. Therefore, Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -305.38 Med: 11.42 Max: 247.42
Current: 16.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ralph Lauren was 247.42. The lowest was -305.38. And the median was 11.42.
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).
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) 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.
Ralph Lauren's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ralph Lauren's share price for today is $380.45.
Ralph Lauren's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $15.110.
* 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 Ralph Lauren'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 Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ralph Lauren's current Enterprise Value is $23,587 Mil.
Ralph Lauren's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,465 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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ralph Lauren. This is 41% above median its historical median of 11.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #634 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ralph Lauren's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.10 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 11.42. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79. Ralph Lauren's value of 16.10 is 64.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #634 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #634 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ralph Lauren in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79. Ralph Lauren's value of 16.10 is 64.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.42 vs. the industry median of 9.79, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.79, based on 863 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. Ralph Lauren's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.10 is 64.5% 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 Ralph Lauren. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.10, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 11.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $265.15, compared to a current price of $380.45 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.10, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 11.42 and 64.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.79. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $380.45 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $265.15.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.10 (41% above median its 10-year median of 11.42)
GF Value™: $265.15 vs. price of $380.45 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#634 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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