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Jamaica Producers GroupXJAM:JP +4.84%74 EV-to-EBIT is 9.94 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 9.41. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks better than 67.05% on this metric.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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.
Jamaica Producers Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD24,397.7 Mil.
Jamaica Producers Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD2,308.8 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.
Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers Group'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.
Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Jamaica Producers Group's current Enterprise Value is JMD22,938.9 Mil.
Jamaica Producers Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD2,308.8 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.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.94 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.41. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.18 to 17.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #86 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.94 is near median its 10-year median of 9.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 17.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 9.94 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #86 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #86 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Jamaica Producers Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 9.94 is 24.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.18 to 17.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.41 vs. the industry median of 13.17, Jamaica Producers Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.17, based on 261 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.94 is 24.5% 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.25, compared to a current price of JMD21.45 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.41 and 24.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.17. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.94 as of Aug. 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD21.45 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.25.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.94 (near median its 10-year median of 9.41)
GF Value™: JMD19.25 vs. price of JMD21.45 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#86 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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