C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) EV-to-EBIT: 4.09 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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BSP:CEAB3 C & A Modas SA BSP:CEAB3
88 GF Score
Price R$9.60
GF Value R$11.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT?

C & A Modas BSP:CEAB3 +3.56% 88 EV-to-EBIT is 4.09 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates BSP:CEAB3 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R$11.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, C & A Modas ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, C & A Modas's Enterprise Value is R$4,825 Mil. C & A Modas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,180 Mil. Therefore, C & A Modas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.09.

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

BSP:CEAB3' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.82   Med: 6.79   Max: 201.37
Current: 4.09

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of C & A Modas was 201.37. The lowest was -84.82. And the median was 6.79.

BSP:CEAB3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90.67% of 879 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.76 vs BSP:CEAB3: 4.09

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. C & A Modas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,604 Mil. C & A Modas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,180 Mil. C & A Modas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.05%.


C & A Modas  (BSP:CEAB3) 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) %.

C & A Modas'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 )
=1179.564/5603.5734
=21.05 %

C & A Modas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,604 Mil.
C & A Modas'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$1,180 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.


C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C & A Modas'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.

C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT Chart

C & A Modas Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 15.05 7.24 10.26 4.47 4.90

C & A Modas 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 5.14 6.94 5.68 4.90 4.75

BSP:CEAB3 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, C & A Modas'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.


C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where C & A Modas's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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C & A Modas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

C & A Modas's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4825.095/1179.564
=4.09

C & A Modas's current Enterprise Value is R$4,825 Mil.
C & A Modas'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$1,180 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 4.09 mean?
C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.09 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on C & A Modas and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.79. According to the industry distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #82 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is C & A Modas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
C & A Modas' current EV-to-EBIT of 4.09 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. C & A Modas' value of 4.09 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #82 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, C & A Modas has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C & A Modas' EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #82 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places C & A Modas in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. C & A Modas' value of 4.09 is 70.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 13.76, C & A Modas 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 13.76, 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. C & A Modas's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.09 is 70.3% 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 C & A Modas and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C & A Modas's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.09, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C & A Modas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$11.84, compared to a current price of R$9.60 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.09, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 70.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.76. C & A Modas' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.09 as of Jul. 28, 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 C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C & A Modas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$9.60 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.84. GuruFocus considers C & A Modas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CEAB3:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.09 (40% below median its 10-year median of 6.79)
  • GF Value™: R$11.84 vs. price of R$9.60 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#82 of 879)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CEAB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C & A Modas Business Description

Address Alameda Araguaia, 1222, Alphaville, Barueri, SP, BRA, 06455-000
C & A Modas SA is a fashion retail brand company in Brazil. The Group sells its merchandise in approximately 332 stores, which are supplied by 3 distribution centers in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina and 1 logistics operation. The Group also sells its goods through e-commerce services. The company has two segments retail and Financial products and services. The retail segment consists sale of apparel, perfumery, cosmetics, watches, and cell phones in B&M stores and e-commerce. The Financial products and services segment consists of consumer credit operations and intermediation of insurance sales through its partners or own operations with the C&A Pay card. The majority of revenue is derived from the retail segment.
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