Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.14 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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KAR:BWCL Bestway Cement Co Ltd KAR:BWCL
73 GF Score
Price ₨501.88
GF Value ₨328.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL +0.07% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 5.22. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨328.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks better than 65.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bestway Cement Co's enterprise value is ₨352,813 Mil. Bestway Cement Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨49,447 Mil. Therefore, Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:BWCL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 5.22   Max: 25.43
Current: 6.93

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bestway Cement Co was 25.43. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 5.22.

KAR:BWCL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.62% of 349 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.1 vs KAR:BWCL: 6.93

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 (2026-08-13), Bestway Cement Co's stock price is ₨501.88. Bestway Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨42.880. Therefore, Bestway Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.70.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Bestway Cement Co  (KAR:BWCL) 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.

Bestway Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=501.88/42.880
=11.70

Bestway Cement Co's share price for today is ₨501.88.
Bestway Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨42.880.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.

Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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Bestway Cement Co Quarterly Data
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KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


KAR:BWCL
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Bestway Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=352812.582/49447.18
=7.14

Bestway Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is ₨352,813 Mil.
Bestway Cement Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨49,447 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.14 mean?
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.14 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co. This is 37% above median its historical median of 5.22. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.63 to 25.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #120 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.14 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 5.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 25.43. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10. Bestway Cement Co's value of 7.14 is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #120 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #120 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Bestway Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10. Bestway Cement Co's value of 7.14 is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.63 to 25.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.22 vs. the industry median of 9.10, Bestway Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 9.10, based on 349 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. Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.14 is 21.5% 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 Bestway Cement Co. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨328.50, compared to a current price of ₨501.88 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 5.22 and 21.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 9.10. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14 as of Aug. 13, 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨501.88 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨328.50. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.14 (37% above median its 10-year median of 5.22)
  • GF Value™: ₨328.50 vs. price of ₨501.88 (52.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.5% below the Building Materials median (#120 of 349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:BWCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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