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Five BelowMEX:FIVE 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.77 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 22.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:FIVE with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,359.70. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 946 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks worse than 75.69% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Five Below's enterprise value is MXN211,805 Mil.
Five Below's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN13,431 Mil. Therefore, Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FIVE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.33 Med: 22.21 Max: 58.85
Current: 15.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Five Below was 58.85. The lowest was 9.33. And the median was 22.21.
MEX:FIVE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.69% of 946
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.915
vs MEX:FIVE: 15.96
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) 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.
Five Below's share price for today is MXN3385.60.
Five Below's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN140.643.
* 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 Five Below'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.
MEX:FIVE vs GME, MUSA, BBWI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.
Five Below EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Five Below's current Enterprise Value is MXN211,805 Mil.
Five Below's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN13,431 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.
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.77 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Five Below. This is 29% below median its historical median of 22.21. Over the past decade, Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.33 to 58.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #716 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Five Below's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.77 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 22.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.33 to a high of 58.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Five Below's value of 15.77 is 76.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #716 out of 946 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GME and MUSA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #716 out of 946 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Five Below in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Five Below's value of 15.77 is 76.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Five Below's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.33 to 58.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.21 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Five Below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.92, based on 946 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. Five Below's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.77 is 76.9% 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 Five Below. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Five Below's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.77, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 22.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Five Below (MEX:FIVE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.77. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,359.70, compared to a current price of MXN3,385.60 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.77, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 22.21 and 76.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.77 as of Jul. 19, 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 Five Below (MEX:FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,385.60 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,359.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FIVE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.77 (29% below median its 10-year median of 22.21)
GF Value™: MXN3,359.70 vs. price of MXN3,385.60 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#716 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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