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Famous BrandsFMBRY 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.03. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 65.44% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Famous Brands's enterprise value is $393.2 Mil.
Famous Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.2 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 9.03 Max: 51.14
Current: 6.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Famous Brands was 51.14. The lowest was 4.04. And the median was 9.03.
FMBRY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.44% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.62
vs FMBRY: 6.92
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).
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRY) 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.
Famous Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Famous Brands's share price for today is $6.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.722.
* 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 Famous Brands'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Famous Brands's current Enterprise Value is $393.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.2 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.
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Famous Brands. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.03. Over the past decade, Famous Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.04 to 51.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #94 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Famous Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Famous Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 51.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. Famous Brands' value of 6.53 is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #94 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #94 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Famous Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. Famous Brands' value of 6.53 is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Famous Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.04 to 51.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.03 vs. the industry median of 8.62, Famous Brands 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 8.62, 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. Famous Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53 is 24.2% 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 Famous Brands. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.20, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.03 and 24.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.62. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.20.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.53 (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.03)
GF Value™: $7.20 vs. price of $6.60 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#94 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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