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Luckin CoffeeSTU:LC0A -5.73%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 12.30. GuruFocus rates STU:LC0A with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 313 Restaurants companies, Luckin Coffee ranks better than 54.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Luckin Coffee's enterprise value is €8,430 Mil.
Luckin Coffee's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €912 Mil. Therefore, Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LC0A'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.17 Med: 12.3 Max: 42.6
Current: 9.35
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Luckin Coffee was 42.60. The lowest was -29.17. And the median was 12.30.
STU:LC0A's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.31% of 313
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.08
vs STU:LC0A: 9.35
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.
Luckin Coffee's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Luckin Coffee's share price for today is €29.60.
Luckin Coffee'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 €1.458.
* 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 Luckin Coffee'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:LC0A vs EAT, DPZ, CAVA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Luckin Coffee'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.
Luckin Coffee EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Luckin Coffee's current Enterprise Value is €8,430 Mil.
Luckin Coffee'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 €912 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.
Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Luckin Coffee. This is 25% below median its historical median of 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #143 out of 313 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Luckin Coffee's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 12.30. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.08. Luckin Coffee's value of 9.24 is 8.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #143 out of 313 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EAT and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #143 out of 313 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Luckin Coffee in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.08. Luckin Coffee's value of 9.24 is 8.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.30 vs. the industry median of 10.08, Luckin Coffee 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 10.08, based on 313 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. Luckin Coffee's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 8.3% 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 Luckin Coffee. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luckin Coffee's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 12.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.97, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 12.30 and 8.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 10.08. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Sep. 07, 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 Luckin Coffee (STU:LC0A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.97.
GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LC0A:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (25% below median its 10-year median of 12.30)
GF Value™: €44.97 vs. price of €29.60 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% below the Restaurants median (#143 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LC0A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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