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Mission ProduceAVO -0.80%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.04 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 14.37. GuruFocus rates AVO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Retail - Defensive companies, Mission Produce ranks worse than 79.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mission Produce's enterprise value is $1,418 Mil.
Mission Produce's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $83 Mil. Therefore, Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AVO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1493.47 Med: 14.37 Max: 254.18
Current: 17.04
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mission Produce was 254.18. The lowest was -1493.47. And the median was 14.37.
AVO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79.49% of 273
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.58
vs AVO: 17.04
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).
Mission Produce (NAS:AVO) 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.
Mission Produce's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mission Produce's share price for today is $13.585.
Mission Produce's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.320.
* 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 Mission Produce'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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Mission Produce'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.
Mission Produce EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Mission Produce's current Enterprise Value is $1,418 Mil.
Mission Produce's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $83 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.
Mission Produce (AVO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.04 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mission Produce. This is 19% above median its historical median of 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #217 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mission Produce's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.04 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 14.37. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. Mission Produce's value of 17.04 is 98.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #217 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mission Produce has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mission Produce's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WILC and HFFG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #217 out of 273 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mission Produce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. Mission Produce's value of 17.04 is 98.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.37 vs. the industry median of 8.58, Mission Produce 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.58, based on 273 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. Mission Produce's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.04 is 98.6% 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-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 Mission Produce. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mission Produce's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.04, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 14.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mission Produce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce (AVO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.02, compared to a current price of $13.59 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.04, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 14.37 and 98.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.58. Mission Produce's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Mission Produce (AVO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.04 as of Jul. 19, 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 Mission Produce (AVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.59 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.02.
GuruFocus considers Mission Produce to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.04 (19% above median its 10-year median of 14.37)
GF Value™: $13.02 vs. price of $13.59 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#217 of 273)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mission Produce Inc produces, packs, and distributes mainly Hass avocados to retail, wholesale, and food service customers, offering pre-ripe and ripened fruit tailored to customer specifications through its network of ripening facilities. The Company operates through three segments: Marketing & Distribution, which sources and distributes fruit globally and generates the majority of revenue; International Farming, which owns and operates avocado orchards and supplies fruit mainly to Marketing & Distribution, with operations principally in Peru and Guatemala; and Blueberries, which farms blueberries sold under an exclusive marketing agreement. The Company's operations span Peru, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Europe, and Canada.
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