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Zalando SEZLDSF 90 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 29.16. GuruFocus rates ZLDSF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 950 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zalando SE ranks better than 54.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Zalando SE's enterprise value is $6,817 Mil.
Zalando SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $856 Mil. Therefore, Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ZLDSF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8 Med: 29.16 Max: 58.3
Current: 8.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Zalando SE was 58.30. The lowest was 5.80. And the median was 29.16.
ZLDSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.84% of 950
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.015
vs ZLDSF: 8.05
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.
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.
Zalando SE's share price for today is $26.00.
Zalando SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.433.
* 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 Zalando SE'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.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Zalando SE'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.
Zalando SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Zalando SE's current Enterprise Value is $6,817 Mil.
Zalando SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $856 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.
Zalando SE (ZLDSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zalando SE. This is 73% below median its historical median of 29.16. Over the past decade, Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 58.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #429 out of 950 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Zalando SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 29.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 58.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Zalando SE's value of 7.96 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #429 out of 950 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zalando SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalando SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #429 out of 950 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Zalando SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Zalando SE's value of 7.96 is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Zalando SE's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 58.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.16 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Zalando SE 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.02, based on 950 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. Zalando SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96 is 11.7% 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 Zalando SE. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalando SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 29.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalando SE stock overvalued right now?
Zalando SE (ZLDSF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $26.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 29.16 and 11.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.02. Zalando SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Zalando SE (ZLDSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96 as of Aug. 10, 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 Zalando SE (ZLDSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalando SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94.
Key valuation signals for ZLDSF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.96 (73% below median its 10-year median of 29.16)
GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $26.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#429 of 950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZLDSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zalando, founded in 2008, is Europe's biggest pure-play online fashion platform. Zalando is present in 25 European countries, and its major market is the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After the About You acquisition, it has 17 fulfillment centers, offers over 7,000 brands, and as of September 2025, had 62 million active users (more than 10% of the population in countries where the firm has a presence).
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