La Forestiere Equatoriale (XPAR:FORE) EV-to-EBITDA: 179.16 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 1003% Above Median

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XPAR:FORE La Forestiere Equatoriale XPAR:FORE
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What is La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA?

La Forestiere Equatoriale XPAR:FORE 14 EV-to-EBITDA is 179.16 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 1003% above its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates XPAR:FORE with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, La Forestiere Equatoriale's enterprise value is €124.34 Mil. La Forestiere Equatoriale's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.69 Mil. Therefore, La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 179.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:FORE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.48   Med: 16.25   Max: 179.16
Current: 179.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of La Forestiere Equatoriale was 179.16. The lowest was 12.48. And the median was 16.25.

XPAR:FORE's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 8.66 vs XPAR:FORE: 179.16

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 (2026-08-11), La Forestiere Equatoriale's stock price is €880.00. La Forestiere Equatoriale's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.532. Therefore, La Forestiere Equatoriale's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 194.17.

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


La Forestiere Equatoriale  (XPAR:FORE) 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.

La Forestiere Equatoriale's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=880.00/4.532
=194.17

La Forestiere Equatoriale's share price for today is €880.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. La Forestiere Equatoriale's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.532.

* 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?


La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for La Forestiere Equatoriale'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.

La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA Chart

La Forestiere Equatoriale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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La Forestiere Equatoriale Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 128.25 0.00 136.18 0.00 136.89

XPAR:FORE vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, La Forestiere Equatoriale'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.


La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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La Forestiere Equatoriale EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=124.340/0.694
=179.16

La Forestiere Equatoriale's current Enterprise Value is €124.34 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. La Forestiere Equatoriale's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.69 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 179.16 mean?
La Forestiere Equatoriale (XPAR:FORE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 179.16 as of Aug. 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 La Forestiere Equatoriale. This is 1003% above median its historical median of 16.25. Over the past decade, La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.48 to 179.16.
Is La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
La Forestiere Equatoriale's current EV-to-EBITDA of 179.16 is 1003% above median its 10-year median of 16.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.48 to a high of 179.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. La Forestiere Equatoriale's value of 179.16 is 1968.8% above this industry median. Overall, La Forestiere Equatoriale has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
La Forestiere Equatoriale's EV-to-EBITDA of 179.16 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. La Forestiere Equatoriale's value of 179.16 is 1968.8% above this benchmark. Historically, La Forestiere Equatoriale's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.48 to 179.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 8.66, La Forestiere Equatoriale 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.66, based on 899 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. La Forestiere Equatoriale's current EV-to-EBITDA of 179.16 is 1968.8% 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 La Forestiere Equatoriale. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La Forestiere Equatoriale's current EV-to-EBITDA is 179.16, which is 1003% above median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La Forestiere Equatoriale stock overvalued right now?
La Forestiere Equatoriale (XPAR:FORE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 179.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 179.16, which is 1003% above median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 1968.8% above the Transportation industry median of 8.66. La Forestiere Equatoriale's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 La Forestiere Equatoriale (XPAR:FORE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 179.16 as of Aug. 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.

La Forestiere Equatoriale Business Description

Address 78 Avenue Raymond Poincare, Michel Calzaroni, Paris, FRA, 75116
La Forestiere Equatoriale is a holding company and is part of the Bollore group. The Company has stakes through Sofib in Sitarail, a company that manages the passenger and freight railway link between the Ivory Coast and Burkina-Faso.
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