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Blue BirdSTU:4RB -0.36%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.89 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 12.78. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 75% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Blue Bird's enterprise value is €1,779 Mil.
Blue Bird's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €302 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -240.35 Med: 12.78 Max: 416.49
Current: 5.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Blue Bird was 416.49. The lowest was -240.35. And the median was 12.78.
STU:4RB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75% of 180
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.7
vs STU:4RB: 5.86
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.
Blue Bird's share price for today is €56.02.
Blue Bird'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 €7.101.
* 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 Blue Bird'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.
STU:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird EV-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Blue Bird's current Enterprise Value is €1,779 Mil.
Blue Bird'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 €302 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.
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.89 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Blue Bird. This is 54% below median its historical median of 12.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #45 out of 180 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.89 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 12.78. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70. Blue Bird's value of 5.89 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #45 out of 180 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #45 out of 180 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Blue Bird in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70. Blue Bird's value of 5.89 is 39.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.78 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.70, based on 180 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. Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.89 is 39.3% 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 Blue Bird. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.89, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 12.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.10, compared to a current price of €56.02 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.89, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 12.78 and 39.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.70. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.89 as of Aug. 17, 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €56.02 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.10.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.89 (54% below median its 10-year median of 12.78)
GF Value™: €47.10 vs. price of €56.02 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#45 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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