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Barry Callebaut AGFRA:BCLM -2.44%76 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:BCLM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 60.11% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Barry Callebaut AG's enterprise value is €10,484 Mil.
Barry Callebaut AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €956 Mil. Therefore, Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BCLM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.02 Med: 15.71 Max: 20.86
Current: 11.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Barry Callebaut AG was 20.86. The lowest was 9.02. And the median was 15.71.
FRA:BCLM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.11% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs FRA:BCLM: 11.01
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).
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) 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.
Barry Callebaut AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Barry Callebaut AG's share price for today is €12.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barry Callebaut AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.477.
* 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 Barry Callebaut AG'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:BCLM vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Barry Callebaut AG's current Enterprise Value is €10,484 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barry Callebaut AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €956 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.
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG. This is 30% below median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.02 to 20.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #987 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.02 to a high of 20.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 10.97 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #987 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #987 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 10.97 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Barry Callebaut AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.02 to 20.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 9.04, Barry Callebaut AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.04, based on 1,642 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 is 21.3% 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 Barry Callebaut AG. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.19, compared to a current price of €12.00 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 21.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.04. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97 as of Jul. 22, 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.00 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.19.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCLM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.97 (30% below median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: €21.19 vs. price of €12.00 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#987 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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