Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.03 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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PHS:COSCO Cosco Capital Inc PHS:COSCO
96 GF Score
Price ₱8.50
GF Value ₱6.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA?

Cosco Capital PHS:COSCO +1.19% 96 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 3.41. GuruFocus rates PHS:COSCO with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Cosco Capital ranks better than 93.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cosco Capital's enterprise value is ₱96,651 Mil. Cosco Capital's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱31,903 Mil. Therefore, Cosco Capital's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.03.

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

PHS:COSCO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51   Med: 3.41   Max: 7.16
Current: 3.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cosco Capital was 7.16. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 3.41.

PHS:COSCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
93.38% of 272 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.46 vs PHS:COSCO: 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.

As of today (2026-07-25), Cosco Capital's stock price is ₱8.50. Cosco Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1.435. Therefore, Cosco Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.92.

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


Cosco Capital  (PHS:COSCO) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.50/1.435
=5.92

Cosco Capital's share price for today is ₱8.50.
Cosco Capital'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 ₱1.435.

* 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?


Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosco Capital'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.

Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cosco Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.84 2.73 2.71 2.68 2.62

Cosco Capital 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 2.78 3.19 3.39 2.62 2.69

PHS:COSCO vs KR, SFM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cosco Capital'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.


Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cosco Capital's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cosco Capital EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=96651.129/31902.551
=3.03

Cosco Capital's current Enterprise Value is ₱96,651 Mil.
Cosco Capital'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 ₱31,903 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 3.03 mean?
Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cosco Capital. This is 11% below median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Cosco Capital's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.51 to 7.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #18 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Cosco Capital's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cosco Capital's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 7.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Cosco Capital's value of 3.03 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #18 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosco Capital has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Capital's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #18 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cosco Capital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46. Cosco Capital's value of 3.03 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosco Capital's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.51 to 7.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 8.46, Cosco Capital 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.46, based on 272 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. Cosco Capital's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.03 is 64.2% 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 Cosco Capital. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosco Capital's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.83, compared to a current price of ₱8.50 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 64.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.46. Cosco Capital's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱8.50 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.83. GuruFocus considers Cosco Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:COSCO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.03 (11% below median its 10-year median of 3.41)
  • GF Value™: ₱6.83 vs. price of ₱8.50 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#18 of 272)

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


Cosco Capital Business Description

Address Number 900 D. Romualdez Street, 3rd Floor, New Tabacalera Building, Paco, Manila, PHL, 1007
Cosco Capital Inc primary purpose from an oil and mineral exploration and development corporation into a holding company so that it may pursue other businesses as opportunity comes. The company's segment are: Grocery retail; Specialty retail Includes selling of office supplies both on wholesale and retail business; Liquor distribution Includes selling of purchased goods based on a distributorship channel; Real estate and property leasing Includes real estate activities; and Oil and mining Includes exploration, development and production of oil, gas, metallic and nonmetallic reserves . It derives maximum revenue from Grocery Retail segment which includes selling of purchased goods to a retail market.
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