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Pick N Pay StoresFRA:PIK -2.56%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.64 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIK with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 943 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks better than 74.97% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pick N Pay Stores's enterprise value is €1,629 Mil.
Pick N Pay Stores's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €289 Mil. Therefore, Pick N Pay Stores's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pick N Pay Stores's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PIK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 7.02 Max: 19.93
Current: 5.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pick N Pay Stores was 19.93. The lowest was 4.14. And the median was 7.02.
FRA:PIK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.97% of 943
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.92
vs FRA:PIK: 5.40
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).
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) 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.
Pick N Pay Stores's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pick N Pay Stores's share price for today is €0.95.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pick N Pay Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-0.050.
* 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 Pick N Pay Stores'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 Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores'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.
Pick N Pay Stores EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Pick N Pay Stores's current Enterprise Value is €1,629 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pick N Pay Stores's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €289 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.
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.64 as of Jul. 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 Pick N Pay Stores. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.14 to 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #236 out of 943 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.64 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 19.93. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 5.64 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #236 out of 943 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #236 out of 943 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pick N Pay Stores in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 5.64 is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.14 to 19.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Pick N Pay Stores 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.92, based on 943 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. Pick N Pay Stores's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.64 is 36.8% 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 Pick N Pay Stores. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.64, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.24, compared to a current price of €0.95 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.64, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 36.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.64 as of Jul. 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.95 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.24.
GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PIK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.64 (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: €1.24 vs. price of €0.95 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#236 of 943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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