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Rainbow ChickenJSE:RBO +4.92%15 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 15/100. Among 1,645 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rainbow Chicken ranks better than 91.12% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rainbow Chicken's enterprise value is R4,165 Mil.
Rainbow Chicken's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,263 Mil. Therefore, Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RBO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82 Med: 4.27 Max: 166.3
Current: 3.3
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rainbow Chicken was 166.30. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 4.27.
JSE:RBO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.12% of 1645
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.11
vs JSE:RBO: 3.30
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.
Rainbow Chicken's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rainbow Chicken's share price for today is R6.19.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rainbow Chicken's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.029.
* 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 Rainbow Chicken'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, Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rainbow Chicken's current Enterprise Value is R4,165 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rainbow Chicken's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,263 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.
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken. This is 23% below median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.82 to 166.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #146 out of 1645 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 166.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.11. Rainbow Chicken's value of 3.30 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #146 out of 1645 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #146 out of 1645 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rainbow Chicken in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.11. Rainbow Chicken's value of 3.30 is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Rainbow Chicken's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.82 to 166.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 9.11, Rainbow Chicken 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 9.11, based on 1,645 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. Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is 63.8% 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 Rainbow Chicken. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.30. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 63.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.11. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.30 as of Aug. 21, 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.
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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