TR (Tootsie Roll Industries) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.55 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TR Tootsie Roll Industries Inc TR
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Price $39.02
GF Value $31.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA?

Tootsie Roll Industries TR -0.94% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 19.25. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,641 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tootsie Roll Industries's enterprise value is $2,792.0 Mil. Tootsie Roll Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $292.5 Mil. Therefore, Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.55.

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

TR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.55   Med: 19.25   Max: 28.42
Current: 9.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tootsie Roll Industries was 28.42. The lowest was 9.55. And the median was 19.25.

TR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
53.02% of 1641 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09 vs TR: 9.55

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 (2026-08-01), Tootsie Roll Industries's stock price is $39.02. Tootsie Roll Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.275. Therefore, Tootsie Roll Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.60.

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


Tootsie Roll Industries  (NYSE:TR) 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.

Tootsie Roll Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=39.02/1.275
=30.60

Tootsie Roll Industries's share price for today is $39.02.
Tootsie Roll Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.275.

* 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?


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tootsie Roll Industries'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.

Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tootsie Roll Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Tootsie Roll Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 14.79 19.48 15.99 19.42 0.00

TR vs SOWG, RMCF, MDLZ: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2791.997/292.478
=9.55

Tootsie Roll Industries's current Enterprise Value is $2,792.0 Mil.
Tootsie Roll Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $292.5 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 9.55 mean?
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tootsie Roll Industries. This is 50% below median its historical median of 19.25. Over the past decade, Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.55 to 28.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #870 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 19.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.55 to a high of 28.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 9.55 is 5.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #870 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #870 out of 1641 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 9.55 is 5.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Tootsie Roll Industries' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.55 to 28.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.25 vs. the industry median of 9.09, Tootsie Roll Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.09, based on 1,641 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.55 is 5.1% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tootsie Roll Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 19.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.60, compared to a current price of $39.02 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 19.25 and 5.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55 as of Aug. 01, 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.02 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.60. GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.55 (50% below median its 10-year median of 19.25)
  • GF Value™: $31.60 vs. price of $39.02 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#870 of 1641)

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


Tootsie Roll Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges TROLB:USA
Address 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60629
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
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