Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) EV-to-EBITDA: 19.18 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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XSWX:CFR Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA XSWX:CFR
93 GF Score
Price CHF194.20
GF Value CHF146.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Compagnie Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA?

Compagnie Financiere Richemont XSWX:CFR -1.62% 93 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.18 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 12.91. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CFR with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF146.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Retail - Cyclical companies, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks worse than 80.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's enterprise value is CHF110,810 Mil. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,778 Mil. Therefore, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:CFR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8   Med: 12.91   Max: 22.74
Current: 19.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Compagnie Financiere Richemont was 22.74. The lowest was 5.80. And the median was 12.91.

XSWX:CFR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
80.87% of 946 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.915 vs XSWX:CFR: 19.18

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 (2026-07-19), Compagnie Financiere Richemont's stock price is CHF194.20. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5.453. Therefore, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 35.61.

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


Compagnie Financiere Richemont  (XSWX:CFR) 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 Financiere Richemont's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=194.20/5.453
=35.61

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's share price for today is CHF194.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5.453.

* 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 Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Compagnie Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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 Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Compagnie Financiere Richemont Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Compagnie Financiere Richemont Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 12.32 0.00 13.87 0.00 13.70

XSWX:CFR vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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 Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Compagnie Financiere Richemont EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=110809.821/5778.019
=19.18

Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Enterprise Value is CHF110,810 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,778 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 19.18 mean?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.18 as of Jul. 19, 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 Financiere Richemont. This is 49% above median its historical median of 12.91. Over the past decade, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #765 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.18 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 12.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 22.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 19.18 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #765 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Richemont has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Richemont's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #765 out of 946 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Compagnie Financiere Richemont in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 19.18 is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 22.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.91 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.92, based on 946 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 Financiere Richemont's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.18 is 115.1% 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.18, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 12.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF146.19, compared to a current price of CHF194.20 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.18, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 12.91 and 115.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.18 as of Jul. 19, 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 Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF194.20 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF146.19. GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Richemont to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CFR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 19.18 (49% above median its 10-year median of 12.91)
  • GF Value™: CHF146.19 vs. price of CHF194.20 (32.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#765 of 946)

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


Compagnie Financiere Richemont Business Description

Address 50 Chemin de la Chenaie, CP 30, Bellevue, Geneva, CHE, 1293
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate with 20 brands. Jewelry and watch brands make up 87% of sales, but the group is also active in accessories, writing instruments, clothing, and online luxury retail. Richemont's Jewellery Maisons, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, account for over 70% of revenue and the vast majority of profits. Its other brands include Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, Lange & Soehne, Officine Panerai, Chloe, and Montblanc.
93GF Score

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