Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.68 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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STU:RRN Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc STU:RRN
56 GF Score
Price €6.42
GF Value €3.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA?

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers STU:RRN -7.82% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates STU:RRN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Restaurants companies, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks worse than 65.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's enterprise value is €529 Mil. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €39 Mil. Therefore, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:RRN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.27   Med: 11.5   Max: 120.66
Current: 13.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers was 120.66. The lowest was -36.27. And the median was 11.50.

STU:RRN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.92% of 311 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.8 vs STU:RRN: 13.71

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 (2026-09-11), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's stock price is €6.42. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.443. Therefore, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers'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).


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers  (STU:RRN) 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.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.42/-1.443
=At Loss

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's share price for today is €6.42.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.443.

* 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?


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers'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.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.16 119.68 23.01 10.51 13.88

STU:RRN vs BRCB, RICK, VENU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers'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.


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


STU:RRN
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=529.371/38.703
=13.68

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's current Enterprise Value is €529 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €39 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 13.68 mean?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.68 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. This is 19% above median its historical median of 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #205 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.68 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 11.50. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' value of 13.68 is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #205 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' EV-to-EBITDA compare to BRCB and RICK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers ranks #205 out of 311 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' value of 13.68 is 39.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 9.80, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has consistently been above 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 9.80, based on 311 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. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.68 is 39.6% above 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 11.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.78, compared to a current price of €6.42 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 39.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.80. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.68 as of Sep. 11, 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (STU:RRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.42 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.78. GuruFocus considers Red Robin Gourmet Burgers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RRN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.68 (19% above median its 10-year median of 11.50)
  • GF Value™: €3.78 vs. price of €6.42 (69.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% above the Restaurants median (#205 of 311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Business Description

Other Exchanges RRGB:USA
Address 10000 East Geddes Avenue, Suite 500, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc is a restaurant operator. The company develops, operates, and franchises casual-dining restaurants and fast-casual restaurants in North America. The company's brands are Red Robin, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, Red Robin Burger Works, YUMMM, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, and Red Robin Royalty names and logos. The company's revenue consists of sales from restaurant operations, gift card breakage, franchise royalties and fees, and other miscellaneous revenue. It has one operating and one reportable segment: restaurants.
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