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CognaEducacaoBSP:COGN3 -0.90%72 EV-to-EBIT is 6.20 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates BSP:COGN3 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Education companies, CognaEducacao ranks better than 69.19% on this metric.
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.
CognaEducacao's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$11,638 Mil.
CognaEducacao'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$1,570 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.
CognaEducacao EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
CognaEducacao EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CognaEducacao'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.
BSP:COGN3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, CognaEducacao'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.
CognaEducacao EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CognaEducacao's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CognaEducacao's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
CognaEducacao's current Enterprise Value is R$9,735 Mil.
CognaEducacao'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$1,570 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.
CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CognaEducacao and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #61 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is CognaEducacao's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CognaEducacao's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.08. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.80. CognaEducacao's value of 6.20 is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #61 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CognaEducacao has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CognaEducacao's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #61 out of 198 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts CognaEducacao in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.80. CognaEducacao's value of 6.20 is 36.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 9.80, CognaEducacao 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.80, based on 198 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. CognaEducacao's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 36.7% 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-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 CognaEducacao and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CognaEducacao's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CognaEducacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.15, compared to a current price of R$2.20 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 36.7% below the Education industry median of 9.80. CognaEducacao's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20 as of Aug. 07, 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 CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.20 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.15.
GuruFocus considers CognaEducacao to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:COGN3:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: R$3.15 vs. price of R$2.20 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Education median (#61 of 198)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:COGN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CognaEducacao SA is one of those private educational organizations in Brazil and around the world. The company's segment includes Kroton; Vasta and Saber. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the Kroton segment.
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