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We Buy Cars HoldingJSE:WBC -2.39%21 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBC with a GF Score™ of 21/100. Among 1,158 Vehicles & Parts companies, We Buy Cars Holding ranks worse than 52.94% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, We Buy Cars Holding's enterprise value is R15,045 Mil.
We Buy Cars Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,509 Mil. Therefore, We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:WBC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 14.35 Max: 27.4
Current: 9.97
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of We Buy Cars Holding was 27.40. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 14.35.
JSE:WBC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.94% of 1158
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.32
vs JSE:WBC: 9.97
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.
We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) 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.
We Buy Cars Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
We Buy Cars Holding's share price for today is R30.63.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. We Buy Cars Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2.200.
* 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 We Buy Cars Holding'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.
JSE:WBC vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, We Buy Cars Holding'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.
We Buy Cars Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
We Buy Cars Holding's current Enterprise Value is R15,045 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. We Buy Cars Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,509 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.
We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.97 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on We Buy Cars Holding. This is 31% below median its historical median of 14.35. Over the past decade, We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.11 to 27.40. According to the industry distribution chart, We Buy Cars Holding ranks #613 out of 1158 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
We Buy Cars Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.97 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 27.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. We Buy Cars Holding's value of 9.97 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, We Buy Cars Holding ranks #613 out of 1158 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, We Buy Cars Holding has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does We Buy Cars Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, We Buy Cars Holding ranks #613 out of 1158 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places We Buy Cars Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. We Buy Cars Holding's value of 9.97 is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, We Buy Cars Holding's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.11 to 27.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 9.32, We Buy Cars Holding has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.32, based on 1,158 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. We Buy Cars Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.97 is 7% above 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 We Buy Cars Holding. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. We Buy Cars Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 14.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is We Buy Cars Holding stock overvalued right now?
We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.97. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.32. We Buy Cars Holding's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97 as of Aug. 24, 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.
We Buy Cars Holding Ltd is an automotive retailer focused on buying, reconditioning, and retail sales through both physical supermarkets and its digital platforms. The company's two reportable segments are: i) Buyer, distributor and retailer of pre-owned motor vehicles with the attendant sale of finance and insurance products and other ancillary products. ii) Property rental: Rental of warehouses to group companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Buyer, distributor and retailer of pre-owned motor vehicles segment.
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