Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.73 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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MEX:BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc MEX:BFAM
73 GF Score
Price MXN1,370.45
GF Value MXN2,582.62
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions MEX:BFAM 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 24.96. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFAM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,582.62. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 76 Personal Services companies, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks worse than 77.63% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's enterprise value is MXN96,271 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,561 Mil. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:BFAM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.47   Med: 24.96   Max: 91.01
Current: 13.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bright Horizons Family Solutions was 91.01. The lowest was 12.47. And the median was 24.96.

MEX:BFAM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.63% of 76 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 7.575 vs MEX:BFAM: 13.42

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 (2026-07-23), Bright Horizons Family Solutions's stock price is MXN1370.45. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN61.269. Therefore, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.37.

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


Bright Horizons Family Solutions  (MEX:BFAM) 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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1370.45/61.269
=22.37

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's share price for today is MXN1370.45.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN61.269.

* 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?


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 24.75 23.01 19.10 17.75 14.76

MEX:BFAM vs ANDG, HRB, FTDR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=96270.829/7561.197
=12.73

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current Enterprise Value is MXN96,271 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN7,561 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 12.73 mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bright Horizons Family Solutions. This is 49% below median its historical median of 24.96. Over the past decade, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.47 to 91.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #59 out of 76 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.73 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 24.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.47 to a high of 91.01. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 12.73 is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #59 out of 76 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ANDG and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #59 out of 76 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Bright Horizons Family Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 12.73 is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.47 to 91.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.96 vs. the industry median of 7.58, Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 7.58, based on 76 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. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.73 is 68.1% 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.73, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 24.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.73. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,582.62, compared to a current price of MXN1,370.45 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.73, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 24.96 and 68.1% above the Personal Services industry median of 7.58. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.73 as of Jul. 23, 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,370.45 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,582.62.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BFAM:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.73 (49% below median its 10-year median of 24.96)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,582.62 vs. price of MXN1,370.45 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 68.1% above the Personal Services median (#59 of 76)

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


Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BFAM:USA
Address 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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