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HorticoWAR:HOR -2.00%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates WAR:HOR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of zł7.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Industrial Distribution companies, Hortico ranks better than 65.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hortico's enterprise value is zł111.4 Mil.
Hortico's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was zł17.0 Mil. Therefore, Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:HOR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74 Med: 5 Max: 10.27
Current: 6.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hortico was 10.27. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 5.00.
WAR:HOR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.49% of 142
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.355
vs WAR:HOR: 6.56
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.
Hortico's share price for today is zł7.35.
Hortico'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 zł0.822.
* 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 Hortico'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.
WAR:HOR vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hortico'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.
Hortico EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hortico's current Enterprise Value is zł111.4 Mil.
Hortico'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 zł17.0 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.
Hortico (WAR:HOR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hortico. This is 31% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.74 to 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Hortico ranks #49 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hortico's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.55 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 10.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36. Hortico's value of 6.55 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hortico ranks #49 out of 142 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hortico has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hortico's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hortico ranks #49 out of 142 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hortico in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36. Hortico's value of 6.55 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Hortico's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.74 to 10.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 9.36, Hortico 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.36, based on 142 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. Hortico's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.55 is 30% 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 Hortico. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hortico's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.55, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hortico stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hortico (WAR:HOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł7.06, compared to a current price of zł7.35 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.55, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 30% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.36. Hortico's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Hortico (WAR:HOR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hortico (WAR:HOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hortico stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł7.35 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł7.06.
GuruFocus considers Hortico to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:HOR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.55 (31% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: zł7.06 vs. price of zł7.35 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Industrial Distribution median (#49 of 142)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:HOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hortico SA operates on the wholesale and retail sale of gardening articles. The company offers a wide range of goods, seeds and cuttings, fertilizers, garden substrates, biological protection agents, films and nonwovens, plant protection products, gardening equipment, garden tools and nursery articles. It works with suppliers from all over Europe and sells in Poland, Russia, Portugal, Hungary, Ukraine and Belarus.
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