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Coles GroupFRA:2OF 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 27.54 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 10.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:2OF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Coles Group ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Coles Group's enterprise value is €24,378 Mil.
Coles Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €885 Mil. Therefore, Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 27.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2OF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.26 Med: 10.96 Max: 26.61
Current: 25.75
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Coles Group was 26.61. The lowest was 9.26. And the median was 10.96.
FRA:2OF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.5% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.52
vs FRA:2OF: 25.75
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).
Coles Group (FRA:2OF) 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.
Coles Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Coles Group's share price for today is €13.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coles Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.429.
* 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 Coles Group'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, Coles Group'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.
Coles Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Coles Group's current Enterprise Value is €24,378 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coles Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €885 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.
Coles Group (FRA:2OF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 27.54 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 Coles Group. This is 151% above median its historical median of 10.96. Over the past decade, Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.26 to 26.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Coles Group ranks #238 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Coles Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.54 is 151% above median its 10-year median of 10.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.26 to a high of 26.61. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Coles Group's value of 27.54 is 223.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coles Group ranks #238 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coles Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coles Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Coles Group ranks #238 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Coles Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. Coles Group's value of 27.54 is 223.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Coles Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.26 to 26.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.96 vs. the industry median of 8.52, Coles Group 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 - 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. Coles Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 27.54 is 223.2% 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 Coles Group. 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. Coles Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.54, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 10.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coles Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coles Group (FRA:2OF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.13, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.54, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 10.96 and 223.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.52. Coles Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Coles Group (FRA:2OF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 27.54 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 Coles Group (FRA:2OF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coles Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.60 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.13.
GuruFocus considers Coles Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2OF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 27.54 (151% above median its 10-year median of 10.96)
GF Value™: €12.13 vs. price of €13.60 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#238 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2OF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coles is one of Australia's largest retailers, operating the second-largest supermarket chain behind market leader Woolworths, and the country's second-largest liquor chain. The group has an extensive store network of over 1,800 stores and roughly 80% of Australians live within a 10-minute drive from a Coles store. The retailer employs some 120,000 people, who process some 20 million individual customer transactions a week. This compares with Woolworths processing about 30 million customer transactions per week from Australia's population of 27 million.
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