Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) EV-to-EBITDA: 39.52 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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LIM:BACKUAC1 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston SA LIM:BACKUAC1
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What is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA?

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston LIM:BACKUAC1 23 EV-to-EBITDA is 39.52 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:BACKUAC1 with a GF Score™ of 23/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's enterprise value is S/.115,434 Mil. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was S/.2,921 Mil. Therefore, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 39.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:BACKUAC1's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 10.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-15), Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's stock price is S/.205.00. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was S/.2.810. Therefore, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 72.95.

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


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston  (LIM:BACKUAC1) 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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=205.00/2.810
=72.95

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's share price for today is S/.205.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was S/.2.810.

* 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?


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston'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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 50.95 45.37 73.83 66.65 43.66

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
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 50.95 45.37 73.83 66.65 43.66

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston'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.


Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=115434.495/2920.581
=39.52

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current Enterprise Value is S/.115,434 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was S/.2,921 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 39.52 mean?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 39.52 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.52. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's value of 39.52 is 262.2% above this industry median. Overall, Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's EV-to-EBITDA of 39.52 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's value of 39.52 is 262.2% above this benchmark. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 10.91, based on 169 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. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.52 is 262.2% 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston stock overvalued right now?
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.52. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.52 and 262.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 10.91. Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston (LIM:BACKUAC1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.52 as of Aug. 15, 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.

Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston Business Description

Address Nicolas Ayllon Number 3986, Ate, Lima, PER
Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Backus & Johnston SA is engaged in the business of production, packaging, sale, distribution, and all other types of business related to malted and malt beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and carbonated waters. The company's main business also includes investment in securities of domestic and foreign companies; the exploitation of rural properties; the sale, processing, conservation, marketing, and export of agricultural products; and the provision of advisory services related to these products.
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