Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.16 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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What is Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA?

Lotus Technology STU:5EP +2.25% 9 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.16 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5EP with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,157 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lotus Technology ranks worse than 86430.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lotus Technology's enterprise value is €2,108.1 Mil. Lotus Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-342.4 Mil. Therefore, Lotus Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.16.

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

STU:5EP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.3   Med: -4.73   Max: -2.04
Current: -6.31

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lotus Technology was -2.04. The lowest was -13.30. And the median was -4.73.

STU:5EP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1157 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.44 vs STU:5EP: -6.31

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 (2026-08-20), Lotus Technology's stock price is €0.91. Lotus Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.629. Therefore, Lotus Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Lotus Technology  (STU:5EP) 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.

Lotus Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.91/-0.629
=At Loss

Lotus Technology's share price for today is €0.91.
Lotus Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.629.

* 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?


Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Technology'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.

Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lotus Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 -3.63 -8.01

Lotus Technology Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -3.63 -2.48 -3.36 -4.14 -8.01

STU:5EP vs AIIO, LVWR, DCX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Lotus Technology'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.


Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Technology's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lotus Technology EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Lotus Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2108.118/-342.389
=-6.16

Lotus Technology's current Enterprise Value is €2,108.1 Mil.
Lotus Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-342.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.16 mean?
Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.16 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 Lotus Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #999999 out of 1157 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Lotus Technology's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lotus Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.16. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #999999 out of 1157 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Technology has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Technology's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AIIO and LVWR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #999999 out of 1157 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lotus Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.44, based on 1,157 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. 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 Lotus Technology. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Technology stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Technology (STU:5EP) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -6.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.16. Lotus Technology's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Lotus Technology (STU:5EP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.16 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.

Lotus Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges LOT:USA
Address No. 800 Century Avenue, Pudong District, Shanghai, CHN, 200120
Lotus Technology Inc is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker that designs, develops, and sells BEV lifestyle vehicles under the Lotus brand. The Group is also a distributor that sells luxury sports cars under the Lotus brand. It also provides other sales and ancillary services to customers.
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