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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.
Contax Participacoes's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$185.0 Mil.
Contax Participacoes'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$11.9 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.
Contax Participacoes EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Contax Participacoes EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Contax Participacoes's current Enterprise Value is R$176.5 Mil.
Contax Participacoes'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$11.9 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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.87 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Contax Participacoes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #555 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Contax Participacoes' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Contax Participacoes' current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Contax Participacoes' value of 14.87 is 32.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #555 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #555 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Contax Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Contax Participacoes' value of 14.87 is 32.8% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 852 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. Contax Participacoes's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.87 is 32.8% 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-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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.47, compared to a current price of R$0.42 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87 and 32.8% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.87 as of Jul. 17, 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.42 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.87
GF Value™: R$1.47 vs. price of R$0.42 (71.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% above the Business Services median (#555 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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