Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.16 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA?

Papel Prensa BUE:PREN1 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16 as of Aug. 25, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Papel Prensa's enterprise value is ARS98,263 Mil. Papel Prensa's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS7,469 Mil. Therefore, Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:PREN1' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11639.58   Med: -0.11   Max: 16560.48
Current: 13.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Papel Prensa was 16560.48. The lowest was -11639.58. And the median was -0.11.

BUE:PREN1's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 9.07 vs BUE:PREN1: 13.16

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 (2026-08-25), Papel Prensa's stock price is ARS2.50. Papel Prensa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS-17.327. Therefore, Papel Prensa'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).


Papel Prensa  (BUE:PREN1) 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.

Papel Prensa's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.50/-17.327
=At Loss

Papel Prensa's share price for today is ARS2.50.
Papel Prensa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS-17.327.

* 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?


Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papel Prensa'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.

Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Papel Prensa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 -0.45 -0.37 2.58 -3.58

Papel Prensa Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.84 -1.80 -3.58 -3.12 4.73

Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Papel Prensa'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.


Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Papel Prensa EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=98263.404/7469.006
=13.16

Papel Prensa's current Enterprise Value is ARS98,263 Mil.
Papel Prensa's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS7,469 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 13.16 mean?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.16 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Papel Prensa.
Is Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Papel Prensa's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Papel Prensa's value of 13.16 is 45.1% above this industry median.
How does Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
Papel Prensa's EV-to-EBITDA of 13.16 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Papel Prensa's value of 13.16 is 45.1% above this benchmark. 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 9.07, based on 221 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. Papel Prensa's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.16 is 45.1% 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 Papel Prensa. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papel Prensa's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papel Prensa stock overvalued right now?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.16. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5.14, compared to a current price of ARS2.50 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16 and 45.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 9.07. 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 Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16 as of Aug. 25, 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.

Papel Prensa Business Description

Address Bartolome Mitre 739, 4th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1036
Papel Prensa SA operates in the paper industry. It is engaged in the production of newsprint paper. The company is also engaged in the forestry sector. It offers various products, produced for different usage, papers for publications, books, catalogues, notebooks and pads; papers for advertising material and packaging papers.