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CarrerasXJAM:CAR -1.20%73 EV-to-EBIT is 17.89 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 8.44. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CAR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD13.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 37 Tobacco Products companies, Carreras ranks worse than 78.38% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Carreras's Enterprise Value is JMD158,918 Mil.
Carreras's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD8,883 Mil. Therefore, Carreras's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carreras's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:CAR'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.03 Med: 8.44 Max: 19.1
Current: 17.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Carreras was 19.10. The lowest was 6.03. And the median was 8.44.
XJAM:CAR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 78.38% of 37
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 10.38
vs XJAM:CAR: 17.89
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.
Carreras's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD82,655 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carreras's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD8,883 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.
Carreras EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Carreras EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carreras'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 Tobacco subindustry, Carreras'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.
Carreras EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carreras's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carreras's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Carreras's current Enterprise Value is JMD158,918 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carreras's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD8,883 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.
Carreras (XJAM:CAR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Carreras and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 8.44. Over the past decade, Carreras' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.03 to 19.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Carreras ranks #29 out of 37 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Carreras' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Carreras' current EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 8.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 19.10. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.38. Carreras' value of 17.89 is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carreras ranks #29 out of 37 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carreras has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carreras' EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Carreras ranks #29 out of 37 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Carreras in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.38. Carreras' value of 17.89 is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Carreras' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.03 to 19.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.44 vs. the industry median of 10.38, Carreras 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.38, based on 37 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. Carreras's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 is 72.4% 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 Carreras and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carreras's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 8.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carreras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras (XJAM:CAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD13.18, compared to a current price of JMD33.01 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 8.44 and 72.4% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.38. Carreras' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89 as of Aug. 30, 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD33.01 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD13.18.
GuruFocus considers Carreras to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:CAR:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.89 (112% above median its 10-year median of 8.44)
GF Value™: JMD13.18 vs. price of JMD33.01 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Tobacco Products median (#29 of 37)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carreras Ltd is a marketer and distributor of cigarettes and tobacco-related products in Jamaica. The company markets and distributes various brands of cigarettes, including Craven A and Matterhorn. The group's activities are limited to the distribution of cigarettes to Jamaican consumers, operating in a single segment.
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