Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.98 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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What is Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA?

Element Lifestyle Retirement TSXV:ELM EV-to-EBITDA is 13.98 as of Aug. 30, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Element Lifestyle Retirement ranks worse than 61.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Element Lifestyle Retirement's enterprise value is C$2.36 Mil. Element Lifestyle Retirement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.17 Mil. Therefore, Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:ELM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3407.56   Med: -5.2   Max: 79.85
Current: 13.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Element Lifestyle Retirement was 79.85. The lowest was -3407.56. And the median was -5.20.

TSXV:ELM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.94% of 515 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.62 vs TSXV:ELM: 13.98

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.

As of today (2026-08-30), Element Lifestyle Retirement's stock price is C$0.01. Element Lifestyle Retirement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.002. Therefore, Element Lifestyle Retirement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.00.

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


Element Lifestyle Retirement  (TSXV:ELM) 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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.01/0.002
=5.00

Element Lifestyle Retirement's share price for today is C$0.01.
Element Lifestyle Retirement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.002.

* 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?


Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Element Lifestyle Retirement'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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Element Lifestyle Retirement Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.06 10.19 -7.93 -106.01 27.72

Element Lifestyle Retirement Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 27.40 27.72 15.33 12.60 13.98

TSXV:ELM vs HCA, THC, DVA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Element Lifestyle Retirement'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.


Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Element Lifestyle Retirement EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2.363/0.169
=13.98

Element Lifestyle Retirement's current Enterprise Value is C$2.36 Mil.
Element Lifestyle Retirement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.17 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 13.98 mean?
Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.98 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Element Lifestyle Retirement. According to the industry distribution chart, Element Lifestyle Retirement ranks #319 out of 515 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Element Lifestyle Retirement's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.98. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.62. Element Lifestyle Retirement's value of 13.98 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element Lifestyle Retirement ranks #319 out of 515 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Element Lifestyle Retirement's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Element Lifestyle Retirement ranks #319 out of 515 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Element Lifestyle Retirement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.62. Element Lifestyle Retirement's value of 13.98 is 31.6% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.62, based on 515 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. Element Lifestyle Retirement's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.98 is 31.6% 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 Element Lifestyle Retirement. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element Lifestyle Retirement's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Lifestyle Retirement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.01, compared to a current price of C$0.01 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.98 and 31.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.62. 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 Element Lifestyle Retirement (TSXV:ELM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.98 as of Aug. 30, 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.

Element Lifestyle Retirement Business Description

Address 438 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Y 0M5
Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc is a Canada based company that operates retirement communities. The company provides specialized development expertise and flexible, management services for senior retirement communities. Its consulting services include property selection, assembly, and acquisition; municipal approval and land entitlement processes; financing; marketing, sales, and leasing, and construction project management.