KLBAY (Klabin) EV-to-EBIT: 40.14 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 313% Above Median

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KLBAY Klabin SA KLBAY
75 GF Score
Price $7.33
GF Value $7.97
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What is Klabin EV-to-EBIT?

Klabin KLBAY +2.52% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 40.14 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 313% above its 10-year median of 9.72. GuruFocus rates KLBAY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Forest Products companies, Klabin ranks worse than 51.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Klabin's Enterprise Value is $28,910 Mil. Klabin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $720 Mil. Therefore, Klabin's EV-to-EBIT for today is 40.14.

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

KLBAY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -424.79   Med: 9.72   Max: 110.17
Current: 40.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Klabin was 110.17. The lowest was -424.79. And the median was 9.72.

KLBAY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
51.76% of 199 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 14.43 vs KLBAY: 40.14

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Klabin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26,583 Mil. Klabin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $720 Mil. Klabin's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.71%.


Klabin  (OTCPK:KLBAY) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=720.204/26583.10104
=2.71 %

Klabin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26,583 Mil.
Klabin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $720 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.


Klabin EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Klabin EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klabin'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.

Klabin EV-to-EBIT Chart

Klabin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Klabin Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KLBAY vs SLVM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Klabin'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.


Klabin EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Klabin's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Klabin EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=28909.723/720.204
=40.14

Klabin's current Enterprise Value is $28,910 Mil.
Klabin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $720 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 40.14 mean?
Klabin (KLBAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 40.14 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Klabin and its competitors. This is 313% above median its historical median of 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #103 out of 199 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Klabin's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Klabin's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.14 is 313% above median its 10-year median of 9.72. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.43. Klabin's value of 40.14 is 178.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klabin ranks #103 out of 199 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Klabin has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klabin's EV-to-EBIT compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #103 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Klabin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.43. Klabin's value of 40.14 is 178.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.72 vs. the industry median of 14.43, Klabin has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.43, based on 199 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. Klabin's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.14 is 178.2% 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 Klabin and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klabin's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.14, which is 313% above median its own 10-year median of 9.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klabin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin (KLBAY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.97, compared to a current price of $7.33 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.14, which is 313% above median its 10-year median of 9.72 and 178.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.43. Klabin's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Klabin (KLBAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.14 as of Aug. 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 Klabin (KLBAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.33 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.97. GuruFocus considers Klabin to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KLBAY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 40.14 (313% above median its 10-year median of 9.72)
  • GF Value™: $7.97 vs. price of $7.33 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.2% above the Forest Products median (#103 of 199)

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


Klabin Business Description

Address Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3600, 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor, Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Klabin SA operates in various segments of the pulp and paper industry, supplying domestic and foreign markets with wood, bleached pulp, packaging paper, paper sacks, and corrugated cardboard boxes. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forestry, Paper, Packaging, and Pulp. The Forestry segment involves operations related to planting and growing pine and eucalyptus trees and selling timber to third parties. The Paper segment mainly involves the production of cardboard, Kraftliner, and recycled paper rolls, and their sale. The Packaging segment, which derives maximum revenue, involves the production and sale of corrugated cardboard boxes, cardboard, and industrial bags. The Pulp segment includes the production and sale of short, long, and fluff fiber pulp.
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