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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sweetgreen's enterprise value is $977.0 Mil.
Sweetgreen's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $90.8 Mil. Therefore, Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -239.06 Med: -19.46 Max: 15
Current: 10.76
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sweetgreen was 15.00. The lowest was -239.06. And the median was -19.46.
SG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.52% of 308
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.82
vs SG: 10.76
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.
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.
Sweetgreen's share price for today is $6.42.
Sweetgreen'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 $0.100.
* 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 Sweetgreen'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 Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sweetgreen's current Enterprise Value is $977.0 Mil.
Sweetgreen'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 $90.8 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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sweetgreen. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #171 out of 308 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sweetgreen's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82. Sweetgreen's value of 10.76 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #171 out of 308 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLMN and FWRG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #171 out of 308 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sweetgreen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82. Sweetgreen's value of 10.76 is 9.6% above this benchmark. 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.82, based on 308 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. Sweetgreen's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 is 9.6% 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 Sweetgreen. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sweetgreen's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.40, compared to a current price of $6.42 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76 and 9.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.82. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76 as of Aug. 20, 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.42 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.40.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.76
GF Value™: $13.40 vs. price of $6.42 (52.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Restaurants median (#171 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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