EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, United Airlines Holdings's enterprise value is CHF46,694 Mil.
United Airlines Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4,659 Mil. Therefore, United Airlines Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Airlines Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:UAL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.02 Med: 7.73 Max: 306.23
Current: 9.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of United Airlines Holdings was 306.23. The lowest was -40.02. And the median was 7.73.
XSWX:UAL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.51% of 899
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.71
vs XSWX:UAL: 9.90
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).
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) 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.
United Airlines Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Airlines Holdings's share price for today is CHF102.76.
United Airlines Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8.951.
* 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).
* 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:UAL vs DAL, LUV, AAL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings'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.
United Airlines Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
United Airlines Holdings's current Enterprise Value is CHF46,694 Mil.
United Airlines Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF4,659 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.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 as of Jul. 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 United Airlines Holdings. This is 30% above median its historical median of 7.73. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #535 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.73. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71. United Airlines Holdings' value of 10.02 is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #535 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #535 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places United Airlines Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71. United Airlines Holdings' value of 10.02 is 15% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 8.71, United Airlines Holdings 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 8.71, 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. United Airlines Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 is 15% 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 United Airlines Holdings. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF64.35, compared to a current price of CHF102.76 — trading 59.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 15% above the Transportation industry median of 8.71. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02 as of Jul. 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.
Is United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF102.76 is trading 59.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF64.35.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.02 (30% above median its 10-year median of 7.73)
GF Value™: CHF64.35 vs. price of CHF102.76 (59.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Transportation median (#535 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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