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AmericanasBSP:AMER3 -2.33%32 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.08 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 14.29. GuruFocus rates BSP:AMER3 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, Americanas ranks better than 90.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Americanas's enterprise value is R$5,967 Mil.
Americanas's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,939 Mil. Therefore, Americanas's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Americanas's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:AMER3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5959.32 Med: 14.29 Max: 511.38
Current: 3.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Americanas was 511.38. The lowest was -5959.32. And the median was 14.29.
BSP:AMER3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 90.48% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.03
vs BSP:AMER3: 3.08
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.
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.
Americanas's share price for today is R$4.61.
Americanas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-0.809.
* 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 Americanas'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.
BSP:AMER3 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Americanas'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.
Americanas EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Americanas's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Americanas's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Americanas's current Enterprise Value is R$5,967 Mil.
Americanas's EBITDA 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 R$1,939 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.
Americanas (BSP:AMER3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.08 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Americanas. This is 78% below median its historical median of 14.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #90 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Americanas' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Americanas' current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.08 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 14.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Americanas' value of 3.08 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Americanas ranks #90 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Americanas has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americanas' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #90 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Americanas in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Americanas' value of 3.08 is 65.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.29 vs. the industry median of 9.03, Americanas 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.03, based on 945 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. Americanas's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.08 is 65.9% 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 Americanas. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Americanas's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.08, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 14.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas (BSP:AMER3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.91, compared to a current price of R$4.61 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.08, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 14.29 and 65.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.03. Americanas' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.08 as of Aug. 07, 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$4.61 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.91.
GuruFocus considers Americanas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:AMER3:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.08 (78% below median its 10-year median of 14.29)
GF Value™: R$2.91 vs. price of R$4.61 (58.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#90 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AMER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Americanas SA is an e-commerce company that is principally engaged in business in Latin America. It aims to connect consumers, businesses, products, and services through a digital platform. It operates a business through the brands Americanas.com, Submarino, Shoptime, SouBarato, Digital Finance, Submarino Finance, and B2W Services. It also has certain channels, including the Internet, telesales, catalogs, TV, and kiosks. Through multichannel and multi-brand, the company provides a broad range of merchandise and services, including consumer electronics, computers, books, entertainment products, and smartphones and cellphones.
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