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Sprouts Farmers MarketSFM -0.23%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.94. GuruFocus rates SFM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 270 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks worse than 60.37% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sprouts Farmers Market's enterprise value is $9,897 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,001 Mil. Therefore, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SFM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.83 Med: 9.94 Max: 24.59
Current: 9.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sprouts Farmers Market was 24.59. The lowest was 5.83. And the median was 9.94.
SFM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.37% of 270
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.595
vs SFM: 9.89
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.
Sprouts Farmers Market's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sprouts Farmers Market's share price for today is $85.95.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $5.220.
* 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).
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sprouts Farmers Market's current Enterprise Value is $9,897 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $1,001 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.89 as of Aug. 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 Sprouts Farmers Market. This is near median its historical median of 9.94. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.83 to 24.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #163 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.89 is near median its 10-year median of 9.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.83 to a high of 24.59. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 9.89 is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #163 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #163 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 9.89 is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.83 to 24.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.94 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Sprouts Farmers Market has consistently been above 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 8.60, based on 270 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.89 is 15.1% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.73, compared to a current price of $85.95 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.94 and 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.60. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89 as of Aug. 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.95 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.73.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.89 (near median its 10-year median of 9.94)
GF Value™: $96.73 vs. price of $85.95 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#163 of 270)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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