Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.45 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 126% Above Median

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BUE:PATA Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA BUE:PATA
72 GF Score
Price ARS1,170.00
GF Value ARS1,205.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA?

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia BUE:PATA +0.43% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.45 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates BUE:PATA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,205.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks worse than 74.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's enterprise value is ARS621,418 Mil. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS40,223 Mil. Therefore, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:PATA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.75   Med: 6.85   Max: 31.28
Current: 15.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia was 31.28. The lowest was -157.75. And the median was 6.85.

BUE:PATA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
74.76% of 951 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.67 vs BUE:PATA: 15.45

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 (2026-08-20), Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's stock price is ARS1170.00. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-6.180. Therefore, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia  (BUE:PATA) 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.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1170.00/-6.180
=At Loss

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's share price for today is ARS1170.00.
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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 ARS-6.180.

* 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?


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BUE:PATA vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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.


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=621418.270/40223.33
=15.45

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current Enterprise Value is ARS621,418 Mil.
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia'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 ARS40,223 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 15.45 mean?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.45 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia. This is 126% above median its historical median of 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #711 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.45 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 6.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's value of 15.45 is 78.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #711 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia ranks #711 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's value of 15.45 is 78.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 8.67, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.67, based on 951 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. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.45 is 78.2% 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.45, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,205.53, compared to a current price of ARS1,170.00 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.45, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 78.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.67. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.45 as of Aug. 20, 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS1,170.00 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,205.53. GuruFocus considers Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:PATA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.45 (126% above median its 10-year median of 6.85)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,205.53 vs. price of ARS1,170.00 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#711 of 951)

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


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Business Description

Address Avenue Leandro, N. Alem 1134, 8th floor, Buenos Aires, ARG
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA operates a chain of supermarkets. It produces and distributes meat, various cold cuts, frozen and canned foods, bakery, dairy, toiletries, groceries and cleaning products, among others. The company has business activities such as in buying and selling , import, collection, fractionation, distribution and export of all kinds of fruits and foods, fresh and packaged, perishable or non-perishable, and in general of any merchandise or product marketable in general stores, both in their own physical establishments or in third parties, such as hypermarkets or supermarkets.
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