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What is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?
BJ's Wholesale Club HoldingsFRA:8BJ +0.65%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.20 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:8BJ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €89.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 270 Retail - Defensive companies, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks worse than 70.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's enterprise value is €12,176 Mil.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €998 Mil. Therefore, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8BJ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.96 Med: 13.62 Max: 18
Current: 12.24
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings was 18.00. The lowest was 9.96. And the median was 13.62.
FRA:8BJ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.74% of 270
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.635
vs FRA:8BJ: 12.24
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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (FRA:8BJ) 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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's share price for today is €78.00.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.944.
* 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).
* 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:8BJ vs TBBB, PSMT, OLLI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings'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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €12,176 Mil.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €998 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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (FRA:8BJ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.20 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.62. Over the past decade, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.96 to 18.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #191 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.20 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.96 to a high of 18.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' value of 12.20 is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #191 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TBBB and PSMT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #191 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' value of 12.20 is 41.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.96 to 18.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.62 vs. the industry median of 8.64, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings 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 8.64, based on 270 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. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.20 is 41.3% 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.20, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (FRA:8BJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €89.77, compared to a current price of €78.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.20, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.62 and 41.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.64. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (FRA:8BJ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.20 as of Aug. 31, 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (FRA:8BJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €89.77.
GuruFocus considers BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8BJ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.20 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.62)
GF Value™: €89.77 vs. price of €78.00 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#191 of 270)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8BJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BJ's Wholesale Club, founded in 1984, operates a membership-based warehouse club model primarily along the US East Coast, with roughly 260 clubs and a growing domestic presence across 21 states. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $21 billion in revenue. BJ's offers a value-oriented assortment skewed toward grocery, perishables, and consumables (72% of sales), general merchandise (11%), and gasoline (17%). Its business model is supported by recurring membership fee income and private-label brands such as Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen.
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