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AfyaFRA:1AY +0.87%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.13 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 9.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:1AY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.75. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, Afya ranks better than 65.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Afya's enterprise value is €1,445.8 Mil.
Afya's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €282.0 Mil. Therefore, Afya's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afya's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1AY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.05 Med: 9.67 Max: 55.32
Current: 5.15
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Afya was 55.32. The lowest was 5.05. And the median was 9.67.
FRA:1AY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.88% of 211
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.07
vs FRA:1AY: 5.15
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 (2026-08-26), Afya's stock price is €11.60.
Afya's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.412. Therefore, Afya's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.22.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Afya's share price for today is €11.60.
Afya'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 €1.412.
* 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 Afya'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.
FRA:1AY vs LINC, PXED, COUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Afya'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.
Afya EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Afya's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afya's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Afya's current Enterprise Value is €1,445.8 Mil.
Afya'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 €282.0 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.
Afya (FRA:1AY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.13 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Afya. This is 47% below median its historical median of 9.67. Over the past decade, Afya's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.05 to 55.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Afya ranks #72 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Afya's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Afya's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.13 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.05 to a high of 55.32. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.07. Afya's value of 5.13 is 27.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afya ranks #72 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afya has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afya's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LINC and PXED?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Afya ranks #72 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Afya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.07. Afya's value of 5.13 is 27.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Afya's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.05 to 55.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.67 vs. the industry median of 7.07, Afya 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.07, based on 211 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. Afya's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.13 is 27.4% 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 Afya. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afya's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.13, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 9.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afya stock overvalued right now?
Afya (FRA:1AY) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.75, compared to a current price of €11.60 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.13, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 9.67 and 27.4% below the Education industry median of 7.07. Afya's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Afya (FRA:1AY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.13 as of Aug. 26, 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 Afya (FRA:1AY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afya stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.60 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.75.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1AY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.13 (47% below median its 10-year median of 9.67)
GF Value™: €16.75 vs. price of €11.60 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% below the Education median (#72 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1AY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afya Ltd is a medical education group based in Brazil. Its education portfolio has several courses in addition to Medicine, such as Management, Dentistry, Law, Engineering, Nursing, Psychology, and Accounting Sciences, among others. It has three segments; Undergraduate, deriving key revenue provides educational services through undergraduate courses related to medical school, undergraduate health science and other ex-health undergraduate programs, Continuing Education provides medical education, specialization and graduate courses in medicine, delivered through digital and in-person content; and Medical practice solution provides clinical decision, clinical management and doctor-patient relationships for physicians and provide access, demand and efficiency for the healthcare players.
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