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A&W Food Services of CanadaTSX:AW +0.32%15 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.44 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 17.21. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks worse than 69.9% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, A&W Food Services of Canada's enterprise value is C$1,793.3 Mil.
A&W Food Services of Canada's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$124.2 Mil. Therefore, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.85 Med: 17.21 Max: 20.29
Current: 14.44
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of A&W Food Services of Canada was 20.29. The lowest was 13.85. And the median was 17.21.
TSX:AW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.9% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.57
vs TSX:AW: 14.44
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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
A&W Food Services of Canada's share price for today is C$37.21.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$2.299.
* 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).
* 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Enterprise Value is C$1,793.3 Mil.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$124.2 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.44 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on A&W Food Services of Canada. This is 16% below median its historical median of 17.21. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.85 to 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.44 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.85 to a high of 20.29. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 14.44 is 50.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #216 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #216 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places A&W Food Services of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 14.44 is 50.9% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.85 to 20.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.21 vs. the industry median of 9.57, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 9.57, based on 309 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.44 is 50.9% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.44, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 17.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.44. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.44, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.21 and 50.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.57. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.44 as of Aug. 02, 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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