Americanas (BSP:AMER3) EV-to-EBIT: 5.41 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 84% Below Median

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BSP:AMER3 Americanas SA BSP:AMER3
32 GF Score
Price R$4.72
GF Value R$2.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Americanas EV-to-EBIT?

Americanas BSP:AMER3 -2.28% 32 EV-to-EBIT is 5.41 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 34.67. GuruFocus rates BSP:AMER3 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Americanas ranks better than 85.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Americanas's Enterprise Value is R$5,989 Mil. Americanas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,108 Mil. Therefore, Americanas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Americanas's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:AMER3' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4736.34   Med: 34.67   Max: 155.05
Current: 5.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Americanas was 155.05. The lowest was -4736.34. And the median was 34.67.

BSP:AMER3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
85.78% of 879 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.7 vs BSP:AMER3: 5.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Americanas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$6,081 Mil. Americanas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,108 Mil. Americanas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.22%.


Americanas  (BSP:AMER3) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Americanas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1108/6081.2691
=18.22 %

Americanas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$6,081 Mil.
Americanas's EBIT 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 R$1,108 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.


Americanas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Americanas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Americanas's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Americanas EV-to-EBIT Chart

Americanas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.45 -3.20 -8.35 0.36 5.32

Americanas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 0.44 0.43 9.42 5.32 5.49

BSP:AMER3 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Americanas's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Americanas EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Americanas's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Americanas's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Americanas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Americanas's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5989.153/1108
=5.41

Americanas's current Enterprise Value is R$5,989 Mil.
Americanas's EBIT 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 R$1,108 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-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 5.41 mean?
Americanas (BSP:AMER3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.41 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Americanas and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 34.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #125 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Americanas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Americanas' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.41 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 34.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70. Americanas' value of 5.41 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Americanas ranks #125 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Americanas has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americanas' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #125 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Americanas in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70. Americanas' value of 5.41 is 60.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.67 vs. the industry median of 13.70, Americanas 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-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.70, based on 879 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Americanas's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.41 is 60.5% 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Americanas and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Americanas's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.41, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 34.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas (BSP:AMER3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.92, compared to a current price of R$4.72 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.41, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 34.67 and 60.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.70. Americanas' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Americanas (BSP:AMER3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.41 as of Aug. 06, 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$4.72 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.92. GuruFocus considers Americanas to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AMER3:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.41 (84% below median its 10-year median of 34.67)
  • GF Value™: R$2.92 vs. price of R$4.72 (61.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#125 of 879)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AMER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Americanas Business Description

Address Rua Sacadura Cabral, 102, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20081-902
Americanas SA is an e-commerce company that is principally engaged in business in Latin America. It aims to connect consumers, businesses, products, and services through a digital platform. It operates a business through the brands Americanas.com, Submarino, Shoptime, SouBarato, Digital Finance, Submarino Finance, and B2W Services. It also has certain channels, including the Internet, telesales, catalogs, TV, and kiosks. Through multichannel and multi-brand, the company provides a broad range of merchandise and services, including consumer electronics, computers, books, entertainment products, and smartphones and cellphones.
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