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Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN +0.68%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.91 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 904 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 69.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Orell Fussli AG's enterprise value is CHF221.5 Mil.
Orell Fussli AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF41.7 Mil. Therefore, Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OFN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.65 Med: 4.34 Max: 6.64
Current: 5.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Orell Fussli AG was 6.64. The lowest was -3.65. And the median was 4.34.
XSWX:OFN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.14% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.815
vs XSWX:OFN: 5.31
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) 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.
Orell Fussli AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Orell Fussli AG's share price for today is CHF149.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orell Fussli AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9.680.
* 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 Orell Fussli AG'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.
XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli AG'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.
Orell Fussli AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Orell Fussli AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF221.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orell Fussli AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF41.7 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.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.31 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG. This is 22% above median its historical median of 4.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #279 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.31 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82. Orell Fussli AG's value of 5.31 is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #279 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #279 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82. Orell Fussli AG's value of 5.31 is 32.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 7.82, Orell Fussli AG 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.82, based on 904 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. Orell Fussli AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.31 is 32.1% 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 Orell Fussli AG. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.31, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.91, compared to a current price of CHF149.00 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.31, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 32.1% below the Business Services industry median of 7.82. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.31 as of Jul. 14, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF149.00 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.91.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.31 (22% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: CHF93.91 vs. price of CHF149.00 (58.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Business Services median (#279 of 904)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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