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Imperial BrandsIMBBF -0.06%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 7.51. GuruFocus rates IMBBF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 39 Tobacco Products companies, Imperial Brands ranks better than 53.85% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Imperial Brands's enterprise value is $44,416 Mil.
Imperial Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,220 Mil. Therefore, Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IMBBF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.05 Med: 7.51 Max: 18.08
Current: 8.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Imperial Brands was 18.08. The lowest was 5.05. And the median was 7.51.
IMBBF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 53.85% of 39
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 9.18
vs IMBBF: 8.50
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.
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.
Imperial Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Imperial Brands's share price for today is $38.228.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Imperial Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.862.
* 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 Imperial Brands'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 Tobacco subindustry, Imperial Brands'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.
Imperial Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Imperial Brands's current Enterprise Value is $44,416 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Imperial Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,220 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.
Imperial Brands (IMBBF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Imperial Brands. This is 13% above median its historical median of 7.51. Over the past decade, Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.05 to 18.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Imperial Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.05 to a high of 18.08. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Imperial Brands' value of 8.51 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Brands has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 39 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Imperial Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Imperial Brands' value of 8.51 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.05 to 18.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.51 vs. the industry median of 9.18, Imperial Brands 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Tobacco Products companies is 9.18, based on 39 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. Imperial Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 is 7.3% 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 Imperial Brands. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 7.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands (IMBBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.20, compared to a current price of $38.23 — trading 99.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.51 and 7.3% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 9.18. Imperial Brands' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Imperial Brands (IMBBF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51 as of Aug. 02, 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 Imperial Brands (IMBBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.23 is trading 99.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.20.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMBBF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.51 (13% above median its 10-year median of 7.51)
GF Value™: $19.20 vs. price of $38.23 (99.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Tobacco Products median (#18 of 39)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMBBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Brands is the world's fourth-largest international tobacco company (excluding China National Tobacco), with total fiscal 2025 volume of 187 billion cigarettes sold in more than 120 countries. Its largest and most important markets are the US (where it sits as the third-largest manufacturer, following its acquisition of the Winston and Blu brands), Germany, the UK, Spain, and Australia. The firm also holds a leading global position in the fine-cut tobacco and hand-rolling paper categories. It has a logistics platform in Western Europe, Altadis.
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