Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.71 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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XPAR:MLEDR Compagnie des Eaux de Royan XPAR:MLEDR
63 GF Score
Price €36.80
GF Value €32.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA?

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan XPAR:MLEDR 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLEDR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks better than 63.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's enterprise value is €6.59 Mil. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.86 Mil. Therefore, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLEDR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.62   Med: 8.92   Max: 48.85
Current: 7.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Compagnie des Eaux de Royan was 48.85. The lowest was 5.62. And the median was 8.92.

XPAR:MLEDR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.75% of 469 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.78 vs XPAR:MLEDR: 7.71

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 (2026-08-27), Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's stock price is €36.80. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.449. Therefore, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.03.

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


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan  (XPAR:MLEDR) 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.

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=36.80/2.449
=15.03

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's share price for today is €36.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.449.

* 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?


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie des Eaux de Royan'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.

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.36 7.54 20.87 45.33 8.46

XPAR:MLEDR vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan'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.


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


XPAR:MLEDR
63GF Score
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan XPAR:MLEDR
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Compagnie des Eaux de Royan EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6.593/0.855
=7.71

Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current Enterprise Value is €6.59 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.86 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 7.71 mean?
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.71 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compagnie des Eaux de Royan. This is 14% below median its historical median of 8.92. Over the past decade, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.62 to 48.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #170 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.71 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.62 to a high of 48.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.78. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's value of 7.71 is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #170 out of 469 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan ranks #170 out of 469 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Compagnie des Eaux de Royan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.78. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's value of 7.71 is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.62 to 48.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 9.78, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.78, based on 469 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. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.71 is 21.2% 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 8.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie des Eaux de Royan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.42, compared to a current price of €36.80 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 21.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.78. Compagnie des Eaux de Royan's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 as of Aug. 27, 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 Compagnie des Eaux de Royan (XPAR:MLEDR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie des Eaux de Royan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.80 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.42. GuruFocus considers Compagnie des Eaux de Royan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLEDR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.71 (14% below median its 10-year median of 8.92)
  • GF Value™: €32.42 vs. price of €36.80 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#170 of 469)

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


Compagnie des Eaux de Royan Business Description

Address 1 avenue de Valombre BP 520, Royan, FRA, 17201
Compagnie des Eaux de Royan is engaged in the purification and distribution of drinking water in France.
63GF Score

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