Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.20 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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BSP:CSED3 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA BSP:CSED3
82 GF Score
Price R$3.82
GF Value R$5.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA?

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional BSP:CSED3 +1.60% 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSED3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Education companies, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks better than 78.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's enterprise value is R$2,974 Mil. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$930 Mil. Therefore, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CSED3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1   Med: 4.39   Max: 20.46
Current: 3.2

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional was 20.46. The lowest was 3.10. And the median was 4.39.

BSP:CSED3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.47% of 209 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.78 vs BSP:CSED3: 3.20

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.

As of today (2026-07-23), Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's stock price is R$3.82. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0.747. Therefore, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.11.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional  (BSP:CSED3) 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.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.82/0.747
=5.11

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's share price for today is R$3.82.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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$0.747.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.01 4.65 4.75 3.75 4.18

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.79 4.35 3.72 4.18 3.80

BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


BSP:CSED3
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Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2973.936/929.716
=3.20

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Enterprise Value is R$2,974 Mil.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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$930 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 mean?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional. This is 27% below median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.10 to 20.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #45 out of 209 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 20.46. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 3.20 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #45 out of 209 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #45 out of 209 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 3.20 is 52.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.10 to 20.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 6.78, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.78, based on 209 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. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 is 52.8% 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.45, compared to a current price of R$3.82 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 52.8% below the Education industry median of 6.78. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20 as of Jul. 23, 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.82 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.45. GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.20 (27% below median its 10-year median of 4.39)
  • GF Value™: R$5.45 vs. price of R$3.82 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% below the Education median (#45 of 209)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Business Description

Address Rua Cesario Galeno, 448/475 - Tatuape, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 03071-000
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
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