Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.56 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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KUW:ALG Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG
21 GF Score
Price KWD0.92
GF Value KWD0.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA?

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG -0.75% 21 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALG with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,150 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks worse than 51.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's enterprise value is KWD412.7 Mil. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD43.2 Mil. Therefore, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ALG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.42   Med: 8.54   Max: 10.07
Current: 9.56

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC was 10.07. The lowest was 6.42. And the median was 8.54.

KUW:ALG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.39% of 1150 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.175 vs KUW:ALG: 9.56

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 (2026-09-04), Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's stock price is KWD0.923. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.066. Therefore, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.98.

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


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC  (KUW:ALG) 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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.923/0.066
=13.98

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's share price for today is KWD0.923.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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 KWD0.066.

* 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?


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 7.87 7.06 7.01 8.99

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.53 8.98 8.99 9.44 9.19

KUW:ALG vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=412.696/43.175
=9.56

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Enterprise Value is KWD412.7 Mil.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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 KWD43.2 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 9.56 mean?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.42 to 10.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #591 out of 1150 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.42 to a high of 10.07. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 9.56 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #591 out of 1150 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #591 out of 1150 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 9.56 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.42 to 10.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 9.18, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC 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 9.18, based on 1,150 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. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.56 is 4.2% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.89, compared to a current price of KWD0.92 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 4.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.18. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 6 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.56 as of Sep. 04, 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.92 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.89. GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.56 (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.89 vs. price of KWD0.92 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#591 of 1150)

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


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Business Description

Address Airport Road 55, P.O. Box 21540, Safat, Opposite Kaifan Telecommunication, Shuwaikh, KWT, 13076
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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