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KarstenBSP:CTKA3 64 EV-to-EBIT is 7.14 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 11.16. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTKA3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$31.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 807 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karsten ranks better than 77.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Karsten's Enterprise Value is R$583.4 Mil.
Karsten's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$81.8 Mil. Therefore, Karsten's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karsten's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTKA3'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.85 Med: 11.16 Max: 3179.73
Current: 7.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Karsten was 3179.73. The lowest was -110.85. And the median was 11.16.
BSP:CTKA3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 77.7% of 807
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.4
vs BSP:CTKA3: 7.14
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.
Karsten's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$641.6 Mil.
Karsten'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$81.8 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.
Karsten EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Karsten EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karsten'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karsten'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.
Karsten EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karsten's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karsten's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Karsten's current Enterprise Value is R$583.4 Mil.
Karsten'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$81.8 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.
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Karsten and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #180 out of 807 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Karsten's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Karsten's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 11.16. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Karsten's value of 7.14 is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karsten ranks #180 out of 807 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karsten has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsten's EV-to-EBIT compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #180 out of 807 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Karsten in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Karsten's value of 7.14 is 46.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.16 vs. the industry median of 13.40, Karsten 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.40, based on 807 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. Karsten's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 is 46.7% 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 Karsten and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsten's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 11.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$31.46, compared to a current price of R$44.00 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 11.16 and 46.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.40. Karsten's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14 as of Jul. 26, 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$44.00 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$31.46.
GuruFocus considers Karsten to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTKA3:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.14 (36% below median its 10-year median of 11.16)
GF Value™: R$31.46 vs. price of R$44.00 (39.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#180 of 807)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTKA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karsten SA is a textile manufacturer and sells textile products in Brazil. It divides its business into five segments: decoration, embroidery, table, bath and bed. It produces table linens, curtains, towels, and other decorative home furnishings.
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