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Contax ParticipacoesBSP:CTAX3 -6.67%40 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 1800% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks better than 55.21% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Contax Participacoes's enterprise value is R$176.5 Mil.
Contax Participacoes's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$25.8 Mil. Therefore, Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTAX3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.92 Med: 0.36 Max: 49.9
Current: 6.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Contax Participacoes was 49.90. The lowest was -31.92. And the median was 0.36.
BSP:CTAX3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.21% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.71
vs BSP:CTAX3: 6.84
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.
Contax Participacoes's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Contax Participacoes's share price for today is R$0.42.
Contax Participacoes's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-0.634.
* 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 Contax Participacoes'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:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Contax Participacoes's current Enterprise Value is R$176.5 Mil.
Contax Participacoes'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$25.8 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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 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 Contax Participacoes. This is 1800% above median its historical median of 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #404 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Contax Participacoes' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Contax Participacoes' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 is 1800% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Contax Participacoes' value of 6.84 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #404 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #404 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Contax Participacoes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Contax Participacoes' value of 6.84 is 11.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Contax Participacoes 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 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. Contax Participacoes's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 is 11.3% 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 Contax Participacoes. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84, which is 1800% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.47, compared to a current price of R$0.42 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84, which is 1800% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 11.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.71. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.42 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.84 (1800% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: R$1.47 vs. price of R$0.42 (71.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% below the Business Services median (#404 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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