SCLZF (Scales) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.81 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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SCLZF Scales Corp Ltd SCLZF
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What is Scales EV-to-EBITDA?

Scales SCLZF 100 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 9.33. GuruFocus rates SCLZF with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Scales ranks better than 65.9% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Scales's enterprise value is $677.3 Mil. Scales's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $99.5 Mil. Therefore, Scales's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.81.

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

SCLZF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17   Med: 9.33   Max: 15.73
Current: 6.88

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Scales was 15.73. The lowest was 6.17. And the median was 9.33.

SCLZF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.9% of 1642 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.05 vs SCLZF: 6.88

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 (2026-08-03), Scales's stock price is $2.50. Scales's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.415. Therefore, Scales's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.02.

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


Scales  (OTCPK:SCLZF) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.50/0.415
=6.02

Scales's share price for today is $2.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scales's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.415.

* 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?


Scales EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Scales EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scales'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.

Scales EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Scales Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Scales Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 10.36 0.00 7.41 0.00 6.39

SCLZF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Scales'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.


Scales EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Scales's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Scales EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=677.257/99.475
=6.81

Scales's current Enterprise Value is $677.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scales's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $99.5 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 6.81 mean?
Scales (SCLZF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.81 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Scales. This is 27% below median its historical median of 9.33. Over the past decade, Scales' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.17 to 15.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Scales ranks #560 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Scales' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Scales' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.81 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 15.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. Scales' value of 6.81 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scales ranks #560 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scales has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scales' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Scales ranks #560 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Scales in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. Scales' value of 6.81 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Scales' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.17 to 15.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.33 vs. the industry median of 9.05, Scales 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.05, based on 1,642 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. Scales's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.81 is 24.8% 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 Scales. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scales's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 9.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scales stock overvalued right now?
Scales (SCLZF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.81. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.63, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.33 and 24.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.05. Scales' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Scales (SCLZF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81 as of Aug. 03, 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 Scales (SCLZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scales stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.63.

Key valuation signals for SCLZF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.81 (27% below median its 10-year median of 9.33)
  • GF Value™: $2.63 vs. price of $2.50 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#560 of 1642)

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


Scales Business Description

Other Exchanges SCL:New ZealandS05:Germany
Address 52 Cashel Street, Christchurch, NZL, 8013
Scales Corp Ltd is a company engaged in agribusiness activities. It is principally engaged in the manufacture and trade of food ingredients, growing apples, operating processing facilities, exporting products, providing logistics services and providing insurance services to companies within the Group. The company's operating segments are Global Proteins, Horticulture, Logistics, and Others. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from the Global Proteins segment, which is engaged in the processing and marketing of proteins such as pet food ingredients, edible meat, and offal products. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Asia and the rest from New Zealand, North America, Europe, and other regions.
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