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BunzlFRA:BUZ +0.63%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.31 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:BUZ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, Bunzl ranks worse than 56.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bunzl's enterprise value is €12,970 Mil.
Bunzl's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,392 Mil. Therefore, Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BUZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.52 Med: 11.88 Max: 19.85
Current: 9.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bunzl was 19.85. The lowest was 7.52. And the median was 11.88.
FRA:BUZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.57% of 274
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.375
vs FRA:BUZ: 9.38
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 (2026-08-18), Bunzl's stock price is €15.90.
Bunzl's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.814. Therefore, Bunzl's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.53.
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.
Bunzl's share price for today is €15.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bunzl's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.814.
* 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 Bunzl'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:BUZ vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Bunzl'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.
Bunzl EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Bunzl's current Enterprise Value is €12,970 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bunzl's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,392 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.
Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.31 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bunzl. This is 22% below median its historical median of 11.88. Over the past decade, Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.52 to 19.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #155 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bunzl's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.31 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.52 to a high of 19.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Bunzl's value of 9.31 is 11.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #155 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunzl has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunzl's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #155 out of 274 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Bunzl in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Bunzl's value of 9.31 is 11.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bunzl's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.52 to 19.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 8.38, Bunzl 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 8.38, based on 274 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. Bunzl's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.31 is 11.2% 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 Bunzl. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunzl's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.31, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunzl stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.82, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.31, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 11.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.38. Bunzl's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.31 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunzl stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.82.
GuruFocus considers Bunzl to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BUZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.31 (22% below median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: €17.82 vs. price of €15.90 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#155 of 274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BUZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunzl is a worldwide distributor of nonfood consumables, including disposable cutlery, cleaning products, and personal protective equipment. The company's geographical segments include North America, continental Europe, the UK and Ireland, and the rest of the world, with North America generating the highest revenues. Bunzl supplies to a broad range of sectors, with the largest being food service and grocery. Its customers include firms such as Sodexo, Walmart, Domino's Pizza, Hilton, and the UK's National Health Service.
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