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Synlait MilkSMLKF 44 EV-to-EBITDA is -13.54 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks worse than 60864.21% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Synlait Milk's enterprise value is $439 Mil.
Synlait Milk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-32 Mil. Therefore, Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -13.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.75 Med: 10.44 Max: 32.65
Current: -13.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Synlait Milk was 32.65. The lowest was -13.75. And the median was 10.44.
SMLKF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1643
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs SMLKF: -13.75
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.
Synlait Milk's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Synlait Milk's share price for today is $0.24.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Synlait Milk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-0.128.
* 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 Synlait Milk'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Synlait Milk's current Enterprise Value is $439 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Synlait Milk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-32 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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -13.54 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 Synlait Milk. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #999999 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Synlait Milk's current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.54. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #999999 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #999999 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Synlait Milk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. 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 9.04, based on 1,643 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. 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 Synlait Milk. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (SMLKF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.54. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -13.54 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
EV-to-EBITDA: -13.54
GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.24 (51% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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