Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) EV-to-EBITDA: 16.32 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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XPAR:MLCFD Chemins de Fer Departementaux XPAR:MLCFD
17 GF Score
Price €1,050.00
GF Value €768.64
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What is Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA?

Chemins de Fer Departementaux XPAR:MLCFD 17 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 14.06. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCFD with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of €768.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 898 Transportation companies, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks worse than 79.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's enterprise value is €24.64 Mil. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.51 Mil. Therefore, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLCFD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.6   Med: 14.06   Max: 37.16
Current: 16.32

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 37.16. The lowest was 5.60. And the median was 14.06.

XPAR:MLCFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.06% of 898 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs XPAR:MLCFD: 16.32

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 (2026-08-13), Chemins de Fer Departementaux's stock price is €1050.00. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.810. Therefore, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.77.

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


Chemins de Fer Departementaux  (XPAR:MLCFD) 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.

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1050.00/37.810
=27.77

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's share price for today is €1050.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.810.

* 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?


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.

Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Chemins de Fer Departementaux Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.41 12.35 11.96 6.67 15.74

Chemins de Fer Departementaux Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.41 12.35 11.96 6.67 15.74

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

For the Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=24.641/1.51
=16.32

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current Enterprise Value is €24.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.51 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 16.32 mean?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.32 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chemins de Fer Departementaux. This is 16% above median its historical median of 14.06. Over the past decade, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 37.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #710 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.32 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 14.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 37.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 16.32 is 89.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #710 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #710 out of 898 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 16.32 is 89.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.60 to 37.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.06 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 8.60, based on 898 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.32 is 89.8% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 14.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €768.64, compared to a current price of €1,050.00 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 14.06 and 89.8% above the Transportation industry median of 8.60. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 4 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32 as of Aug. 13, 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1,050.00 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €768.64.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 16.32 (16% above median its 10-year median of 14.06)
  • GF Value™: €768.64 vs. price of €1,050.00 (36.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.8% above the Transportation median (#710 of 898)

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


Chemins de Fer Departementaux Business Description

Address 9-11 rue Benoit Malon, Suresnes, Paris, FRA, 92150
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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