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Bidvest GroupJSE:BVT +0.66%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.22. GuruFocus rates JSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R281.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Conglomerates companies, Bidvest Group ranks better than 54.95% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bidvest Group's enterprise value is R124,998 Mil.
Bidvest Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R15,789 Mil. Therefore, Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BVT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.54 Med: 8.22 Max: 15.71
Current: 7.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bidvest Group was 15.71. The lowest was 6.54. And the median was 8.22.
JSE:BVT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.95% of 475
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs JSE:BVT: 7.91
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).
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) 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.
Bidvest Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bidvest Group's share price for today is R244.11.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bidvest Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R17.887.
* 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 Bidvest Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Bidvest Group's current Enterprise Value is R124,998 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bidvest Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R15,789 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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bidvest Group. This is near median its historical median of 8.22. Over the past decade, Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.54 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #214 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bidvest Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 is near median its 10-year median of 8.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.54 to a high of 15.71. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Bidvest Group's value of 7.92 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #214 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #214 out of 475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Bidvest Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Bidvest Group's value of 7.92 is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bidvest Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.54 to 15.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.22 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Bidvest Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.85, based on 475 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. Bidvest Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.92 is 10.5% 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 Bidvest Group. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bidvest Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R281.64, compared to a current price of R244.11 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.22 and 10.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 8.85. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.92 as of Jul. 30, 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R244.11 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R281.64.
GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.92 (near median its 10-year median of 8.22)
GF Value™: R281.64 vs. price of R244.11 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Conglomerates median (#214 of 475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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