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MGP IngredientsMGPI +3.27%57 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGPI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, MGP Ingredients ranks worse than 591715.38% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MGP Ingredients's enterprise value is $738.4 Mil.
MGP Ingredients's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-243.6 Mil. Therefore, MGP Ingredients's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for MGP Ingredients's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MGPI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.67 Med: 14.61 Max: 25.77
Current: -3.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MGP Ingredients was 25.77. The lowest was -11.67. And the median was 14.61.
MGPI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 169
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.06
vs MGPI: -3.03
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.
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.
MGP Ingredients's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
MGP Ingredients's share price for today is $17.68.
MGP Ingredients'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 $-11.260.
* 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 MGP Ingredients'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGP Ingredients's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
MGP Ingredients's current Enterprise Value is $738.4 Mil.
MGP Ingredients'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 $-243.6 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.
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.03 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MGP Ingredients. According to the industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #999999 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is MGP Ingredients' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MGP Ingredients' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. Based on the distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #999999 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' EV-to-EBITDA compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #999999 out of 169 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MGP Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06. 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 11.06, 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. 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 MGP Ingredients. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGP Ingredients's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $17.68 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.03 as of Aug. 05, 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.68 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.
GuruFocus considers MGP Ingredients to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MGPI:
EV-to-EBITDA: -3.03
GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $17.68 (29.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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