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Collins FoodsASX:CKF -0.90%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 10.49. GuruFocus rates ASX:CKF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, Collins Foods ranks better than 53.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Collins Foods's enterprise value is A$1,659 Mil.
Collins Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was A$186 Mil. Therefore, Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CKF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.01 Med: 10.49 Max: 15.15
Current: 8.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Collins Foods was 15.15. The lowest was 7.01. And the median was 10.49.
ASX:CKF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 53.4% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.47
vs ASX:CKF: 8.91
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Collins Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Collins Foods's share price for today is A$7.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Collins Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was A$0.074.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
ASX:CKF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Collins Foods EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Collins Foods's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Collins Foods's current Enterprise Value is A$1,659 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Collins Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was A$186 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.
Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.91 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Collins Foods. This is 15% below median its historical median of 10.49. Over the past decade, Collins Foods' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.01 to 15.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Collins Foods ranks #144 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Collins Foods' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Collins Foods' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.91 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.01 to a high of 15.15. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47. Collins Foods' value of 8.91 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Collins Foods ranks #144 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Collins Foods has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Collins Foods' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Collins Foods ranks #144 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Collins Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47. Collins Foods' value of 8.91 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Collins Foods' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.01 to 15.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.49 vs. the industry median of 9.47, Collins Foods 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-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.47, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Collins Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.91 is 5.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Collins Foods. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Collins Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 10.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Collins Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.27, compared to a current price of A$7.70 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 10.49 and 5.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.47. Collins Foods' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Collins Foods (ASX:CKF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.91 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 Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Collins Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$7.70 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.27.
GuruFocus considers Collins Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CKF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.91 (15% below median its 10-year median of 10.49)
GF Value™: A$10.27 vs. price of A$7.70 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Restaurants median (#144 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Collins Foods is an operator of quick service restaurants, or QSRs. It franchises restaurant brands from US-listed Yum Brands, including KFC in Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Revenue and earnings are largely generated in Australia, where Collins is the largest KFC franchisee. Earnings growth is underpinned by its store network expansion, both new restaurants and acquisitions of existing sites. Competitive pricing is key to maintaining share in the QSR market, and the company has generally increased at or below consumer price index growth.
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