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AVIJSE:AVI -1.30%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.98. GuruFocus rates JSE:AVI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R97.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AVI ranks better than 55.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AVI's enterprise value is R31,116 Mil.
AVI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,791 Mil. Therefore, AVI's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for AVI's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AVI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.71 Med: 8.98 Max: 14.76
Current: 8.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AVI was 14.76. The lowest was 6.71. And the median was 8.98.
JSE:AVI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.35% of 1646
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.055
vs JSE:AVI: 8.21
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 (2026-08-20), AVI's stock price is R86.00.
AVI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7.654. Therefore, AVI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.24.
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.
AVI's share price for today is R86.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AVI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7.654.
* 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 AVI'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, AVI'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.
AVI EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AVI's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AVI's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
AVI's current Enterprise Value is R31,116 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AVI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,791 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.
AVI (JSE:AVI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AVI. This is near median its historical median of 8.98. Over the past decade, AVI's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.71 to 14.76. According to the industry distribution chart, AVI ranks #735 out of 1646 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is AVI's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AVI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 is near median its 10-year median of 8.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.71 to a high of 14.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. AVI's value of 8.21 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AVI ranks #735 out of 1646 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AVI has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AVI's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AVI ranks #735 out of 1646 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts AVI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06. AVI's value of 8.21 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, AVI's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.71 to 14.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.98 vs. the industry median of 9.06, AVI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.06, based on 1,646 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. AVI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 is 9.3% 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 AVI. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AVI's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AVI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVI (JSE:AVI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R97.77, compared to a current price of R86.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.98 and 9.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.06. AVI's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 AVI (JSE:AVI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21 as of Aug. 20, 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 AVI (JSE:AVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R86.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of R97.77.
GuruFocus considers AVI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AVI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.21 (near median its 10-year median of 8.98)
GF Value™: R97.77 vs. price of R86.00 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#735 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AVI Ltd owns and manages a portfolio of various brands, with various product categories such as hot beverages, biscuits and snacks, frozen food, personal care products, cosmetics, and fashion supplies. These brands share the group's IT, finance, human resources, logistics, marketing, and procurement services. Its reportable segments are: Food and Beverage brands (comprising Entyce Beverages, Snackworks, and I&J), Fashion brands (comprising its Personal Care and Footwear & Apparel brands), and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food and Beverage brands segment, which includes its brands offering tea, coffee, creamer, sweet and savoury biscuits, baked and fried potatoes, maize snacks, seafood, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from South Africa.
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