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Colruyt Group NVCUYTY 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.79 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 7.83. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 81.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Colruyt Group NV's enterprise value is $5,337 Mil.
Colruyt Group NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,113 Mil. Therefore, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 7.83 Max: 12.24
Current: 4.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Colruyt Group NV was 12.24. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 7.83.
CUYTY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.25% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.52
vs CUYTY: 4.79
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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.
Colruyt Group NV's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Colruyt Group NV's share price for today is $10.82.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Colruyt Group NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.737.
* 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 Colruyt Group NV'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Colruyt Group NV's current Enterprise Value is $5,337 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Colruyt Group NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,113 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.
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.79 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV. This is 39% below median its historical median of 7.83. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.71 to 12.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #51 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.79 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 12.24. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Colruyt Group NV's value of 4.79 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #51 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #51 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Colruyt Group NV in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Colruyt Group NV's value of 4.79 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.71 to 12.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 8.52, Colruyt Group NV 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.52, based on 272 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. Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.79 is 43.8% 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 Colruyt Group NV. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.79, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.01, compared to a current price of $10.82 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.79, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 43.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.52. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.79 as of Jul. 17, 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.82 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.01.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.79 (39% below median its 10-year median of 7.83)
GF Value™: $11.01 vs. price of $10.82 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#51 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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