Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) EV-to-EBIT: 16.93 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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MEX:BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc MEX:BFAM
73 GF Score
Price MXN1,370.45
GF Value MXN2,495.00
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions MEX:BFAM 73 EV-to-EBIT is 16.93 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 37.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFAM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,495.00. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 71 Personal Services companies, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks worse than 71.83% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Enterprise Value is MXN98,651 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,827 Mil. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.93.

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

MEX:BFAM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.2   Med: 37.67   Max: 515.08
Current: 17.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Bright Horizons Family Solutions was 515.08. The lowest was 16.20. And the median was 37.67.

MEX:BFAM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
71.83% of 71 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 12.83 vs MEX:BFAM: 17.84

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN103,831 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,827 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.61%.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions  (MEX:BFAM) 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) %.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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 )
=5827.488/103830.9125
=5.61 %

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN103,831 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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 MXN5,827 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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT Chart

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 33.23 30.21 24.57 23.02 19.17

MEX:BFAM vs ANDG, HRB, FTDR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=98651.408/5827.488
=16.93

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current Enterprise Value is MXN98,651 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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 MXN5,827 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 16.93 mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 37.67. Over the past decade, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.20 to 515.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #51 out of 71 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 37.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.20 to a high of 515.08. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.83. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 16.93 is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #51 out of 71 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBIT compare to ANDG and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #51 out of 71 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Bright Horizons Family Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.83. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 16.93 is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.20 to 515.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.67 vs. the industry median of 12.83, Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Personal Services companies is 12.83, based on 71 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. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 is 32% 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 37.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 16.93. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,495.00, compared to a current price of MXN1,370.45 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 37.67 and 32% above the Personal Services industry median of 12.83. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,370.45 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,495.00.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFAM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.93 (55% below median its 10-year median of 37.67)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,495.00 vs. price of MXN1,370.45 (45.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 32% above the Personal Services median (#51 of 71)

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


Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BFAM:USA
Address 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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