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RootsSTU:4RO +1.94%51 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.70 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates STU:4RO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, Roots ranks better than 72.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Roots's enterprise value is €144.6 Mil.
Roots's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €25.4 Mil. Therefore, Roots's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Roots's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -533.6 Med: 4.93 Max: 17.13
Current: 5.65
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Roots was 17.13. The lowest was -533.60. And the median was 4.93.
STU:4RO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.91% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs STU:4RO: 5.65
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 (2026-08-06), Roots's stock price is €2.10.
Roots's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.035. Therefore, Roots's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 60.00.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Roots's share price for today is €2.10.
Roots'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 €0.035.
* 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 Roots'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:4RO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Roots'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.
Roots EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Roots's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Roots's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Roots's current Enterprise Value is €144.6 Mil.
Roots'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 €25.4 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.
Roots (STU:4RO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.70 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Roots. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Roots ranks #256 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Roots' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Roots' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.70 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Roots' value of 5.70 is 36.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Roots ranks #256 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Roots has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Roots' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Roots ranks #256 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Roots in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Roots' value of 5.70 is 36.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Roots 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 8.95, based on 945 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. Roots's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.70 is 36.3% 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 Roots. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Roots's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.70, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roots stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roots (STU:4RO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.90, compared to a current price of €2.10 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.70, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 36.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.95. Roots' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Roots (STU:4RO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.70 as of Aug. 06, 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 Roots (STU:4RO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Roots stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.10 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.90.
GuruFocus considers Roots to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.70 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: €1.90 vs. price of €2.10 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#256 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Roots Corp provides a portfolio of apparel, leather goods, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children under the Roots brand. Its merchandise includes genuine leather, such as jackets, bags, kids & baby clothing, and leather, linens, towels, and accessories. The company operates through two segments: Direct-To-Consumer (DTC), which accounts for the majority of revenue, and Partners and Other. The DTC segment sells products through the company's corporate retail stores and e-commerce website, and the Partners and Other segment engages in the wholesale of Roots-branded products to the company's international operating partners, and it earns royalties on the retail sales of Roots-branded products.
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