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Louis Hachette GroupSTU:CW3 -0.62%21 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.98 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates STU:CW3 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Business Services companies, Louis Hachette Group ranks better than 70.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Louis Hachette Group's enterprise value is €6,878 Mil.
Louis Hachette Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,382 Mil. Therefore, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CW3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 5.02 Max: 29.91
Current: 4.98
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Louis Hachette Group was 29.91. The lowest was 4.83. And the median was 5.02.
STU:CW3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.88% of 910
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.465
vs STU:CW3: 4.98
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.
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) 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.
Louis Hachette Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Louis Hachette Group's share price for today is €1.761.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Louis Hachette Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.020.
* 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 Louis Hachette Group'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:CW3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Louis Hachette Group'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.
Louis Hachette Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Louis Hachette Group's current Enterprise Value is €6,878 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Louis Hachette Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,382 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.
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.98 as of Sep. 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 Louis Hachette Group. This is near median its historical median of 5.02. Over the past decade, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #265 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.98 is near median its 10-year median of 5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 29.91. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Louis Hachette Group's value of 4.98 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #265 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Louis Hachette Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #265 out of 910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Louis Hachette Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Louis Hachette Group's value of 4.98 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Louis Hachette Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.83 to 29.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.02 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Louis Hachette Group 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.47, based on 910 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. Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.98 is 33.3% 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 Louis Hachette Group. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Louis Hachette Group stock overvalued right now?
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.98. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.02 and 33.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.47. Louis Hachette Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 7 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 Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.98 as of Sep. 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.
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