Ayala (PHS:AC) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.66 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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PHS:AC Ayala Corp PHS:AC
86 GF Score
Price ₱512.00
GF Value ₱677.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ayala EV-to-EBITDA?

Ayala PHS:AC 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates PHS:AC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱677.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Conglomerates companies, Ayala ranks better than 50.95% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ayala's enterprise value is ₱1,328,169 Mil. Ayala's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱153,351 Mil. Therefore, Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.66.

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

PHS:AC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.9   Med: 11.77   Max: 17.02
Current: 8.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ayala was 17.02. The lowest was 5.90. And the median was 11.77.

PHS:AC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.95% of 475 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.85 vs PHS:AC: 8.66

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 (2026-07-30), Ayala's stock price is ₱512.00. Ayala's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱93.270. Therefore, Ayala's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.49.

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


Ayala  (PHS:AC) 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.

Ayala's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=512.00/93.270
=5.49

Ayala's share price for today is ₱512.00.
Ayala'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 ₱93.270.

* 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?


Ayala EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ayala EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ayala'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.

Ayala EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ayala Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Ayala Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PHS:AC vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ayala'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.


Ayala EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ayala EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1328169.255/153351.426
=8.66

Ayala's current Enterprise Value is ₱1,328,169 Mil.
Ayala'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 ₱153,351 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 8.66 mean?
Ayala (PHS:AC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ayala. This is 26% below median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.90 to 17.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #233 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ayala's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.90 to a high of 17.02. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Ayala's value of 8.66 is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ayala ranks #233 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ayala has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ayala's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #233 out of 475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Ayala in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Ayala's value of 8.66 is 2.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ayala's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.90 to 17.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Ayala has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.85, based on 475 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. Ayala's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.66 is 2.1% below 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 Ayala. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ayala's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ayala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala (PHS:AC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱677.80, compared to a current price of ₱512.00 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 2.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 8.85. Ayala's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ayala (PHS:AC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ayala (PHS:AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱512.00 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱677.80. GuruFocus considers Ayala to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:AC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.66 (26% below median its 10-year median of 11.77)
  • GF Value™: ₱677.80 vs. price of ₱512.00 (24.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.1% below the Conglomerates median (#233 of 475)

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


Ayala Business Description

Other Exchanges AYYLF:USAAYALY:USA
Address Paseo de Roxas corner, Makati Avenue, 37th Floor to 39th Floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Makati, PHL, 1226
Ayala Corporation is a general real estate company. The group is organized into a variety of business units. Ayala's real estate business is predominantly conducted through its subsidiary, Ayala Land, Inc. Its involvement in financial services is through an affiliate, the Bank of the Philippine Islands. The group's business has the following main segments: Parent Company; Real estate and hotels; Financial services and insurance; Telecommunications; Industrial Technologies; Power Generation; and Automotive and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Real Estate and hotels segment. The group geographically, operates in Philippines, Europe, Asia, and USA, of which it derives maximum revenue from Philippines.
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