RTLLF (Rational AG) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.20 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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RTLLF Rational AG RTLLF
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Price $734.06
GF Value $884.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA?

Rational AG RTLLF 95 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 29.79. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $884.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks worse than 52.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rational AG's enterprise value is $7,667 Mil. Rational AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $446 Mil. Therefore, Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.20.

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

RTLLF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.03   Med: 29.79   Max: 89.36
Current: 17.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rational AG was 89.36. The lowest was 17.03. And the median was 29.79.

RTLLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.93% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.9 vs RTLLF: 17.58

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.

As of today (2026-07-14), Rational AG's stock price is $734.0604. Rational AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.233. Therefore, Rational AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.98.

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


Rational AG  (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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.

Rational AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=734.0604/26.233
=27.98

Rational AG's share price for today is $734.0604.
Rational AG'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 $26.233.

* 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?


Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rational AG'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.

Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Rational AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Rational AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 22.33 20.83 18.49 18.46 16.99

RTLLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational AG'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.


Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rational AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=7667.101/445.65
=17.20

Rational AG's current Enterprise Value is $7,667 Mil.
Rational AG'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 $446 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 17.20 mean?
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.20 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rational AG. This is 42% below median its historical median of 29.79. Over the past decade, Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 17.03 to 89.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #1309 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rational AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.20 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 29.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.03 to a high of 89.36. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. Rational AG's value of 17.20 is 8.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #1309 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #1309 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rational AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. Rational AG's value of 17.20 is 8.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rational AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 17.03 to 89.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.79 vs. the industry median of 15.90, Rational AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.90, based on 2,473 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. Rational AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.20 is 8.2% 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 Rational AG. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rational AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.20, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 29.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $884.38, compared to a current price of $734.06 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.20, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 29.79 and 8.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.90. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.20 as of Jul. 14, 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $734.06 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $884.38. GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RTLLF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.20 (42% below median its 10-year median of 29.79)
  • GF Value™: $884.38 vs. price of $734.06 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 8.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1309 of 2473)

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


Rational AG Business Description

Address Siegfried-Meister-Strasse 1, Landsberg am Lech, BY, DEU, 86899
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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