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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cooks Coffee Co's enterprise value is NZ$40.37 Mil.
Cooks Coffee Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$1.15 Mil. Therefore, Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 35.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CCC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.9 Med: -11.72 Max: 127.88
Current: 35.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cooks Coffee Co was 127.88. The lowest was -76.90. And the median was -11.72.
NZSE:CCC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.88% of 307
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.55
vs NZSE:CCC: 35.11
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).
Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) 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.
Cooks Coffee Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cooks Coffee Co's share price for today is NZ$0.165.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cooks Coffee Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$0.007.
* 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 Cooks Coffee Co'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.
NZSE:CCC vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cooks Coffee Co'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.
Cooks Coffee Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cooks Coffee Co's current Enterprise Value is NZ$40.37 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cooks Coffee Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$1.15 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.
Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 35.11 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cooks Coffee Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #279 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cooks Coffee Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.11. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55. Cooks Coffee Co's value of 35.11 is 267.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #279 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cooks Coffee Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooks Coffee Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #279 out of 307 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cooks Coffee Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55. Cooks Coffee Co's value of 35.11 is 267.6% 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.55, based on 307 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. Cooks Coffee Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 35.11 is 267.6% 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 Cooks Coffee Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooks Coffee Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooks Coffee Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.55, compared to a current price of NZ$0.17 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.11 and 267.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.55. Cooks Coffee Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.11 as of Jul. 26, 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 Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooks Coffee Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.17 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.55.
GuruFocus considers Cooks Coffee Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CCC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 35.11
GF Value™: NZ$0.55 vs. price of NZ$0.17 (70% below fair value)
Industry Position: 267.6% above the Restaurants median (#279 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cooks Coffee Co Ltd is engaged in the food and beverage industry, focusing on operating a network of cafes internationally via franchised operations. The company's geographical segments are Global franchising and retail, United Kingdom and Ireland franchising, and New Zealand which derives the Royalties and Product Sales to Franchisees in these geographical locations, and it generates a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland Franchising segment.
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