STCB (Starco Brands) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.40 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA?

Starco Brands STCB EV-to-EBITDA is -2.40 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,634 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Starco Brands ranks worse than 61199.45% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Starco Brands's enterprise value is $47.62 Mil. Starco Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.88 Mil. Therefore, Starco Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.40.

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

STCB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8848.7   Med: -3.48   Max: 7275.39
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Starco Brands was 7275.39. The lowest was -8848.70. And the median was -3.48.

STCB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1634 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.075 vs STCB: -2.40

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 (2026-07-14), Starco Brands's stock price is $0.0397. Starco Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.030. Therefore, Starco Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Starco Brands  (OTCPK:STCB) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0397/-0.030
=At Loss

Starco Brands's share price for today is $0.0397.
Starco Brands'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 $-0.030.

* 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?


Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starco Brands'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.

Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Starco Brands 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 -28.24 48.78 -2.23 -4.05 -2.96

Starco Brands 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 -6.37 14.92 5.29 -2.96 -1.70

STCB vs DTEAF, JVA, HRGN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Starco Brands'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.


Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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



Starco Brands EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=47.620/-19.877
=-2.40

Starco Brands's current Enterprise Value is $47.62 Mil.
Starco Brands'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 $-19.88 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 -2.40 mean?
Starco Brands (STCB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.40 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Starco Brands. According to the industry distribution chart, Starco Brands ranks #999999 out of 1634 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Starco Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Starco Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Starco Brands ranks #999999 out of 1634 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Starco Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DTEAF and JVA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Starco Brands ranks #999999 out of 1634 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Starco Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08. 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 9.08, based on 1,634 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 Starco Brands. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starco Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starco Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starco Brands (STCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.40. 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 Starco Brands (STCB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.40 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Starco Brands Business Description

Address 706 N Citrus Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90402
Starco Brands Inc is engaged in the direct response marketing of consumer products. The company engages in marketing, distributing, & developing consumer products to be sold through retail channels. It mainly selects products invented by others for use in a direct response marketing program, and also develops its own products for sale. The company retails various products in the following categories: household, DIY/hardware, automotive, food products, personal care, suncare, spirits & beverages under different brands such as Winona Pure, Whipshots, Skylar, Soylent, Art of Sport, etc. The company has three reportable segments: Starco Brands, Skylar, and Soylent. Maximum revenue is generated from the Soylent segment, which is engaged in the sale of nutritional products, mainly drinks.