TescoTSCDF 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 8.98. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 54.61% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tesco's enterprise value is $52,901 Mil.
Tesco's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $6,834 Mil. Therefore, Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSCDF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.38 Med: 8.98 Max: 13.36
Current: 7.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tesco was 13.36. The lowest was -6.38. And the median was 8.98.
TSCDF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.61% of 271
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.66
vs TSCDF: 7.98
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 (2026-07-11), Tesco's stock price is $6.02.
Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366. Therefore, Tesco's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.45.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Tesco (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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.
Tesco's share price for today is $6.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366.
* 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 Tesco'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Tesco's current Enterprise Value is $52,901 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $6,834 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.
Tesco (TSCDF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tesco. This is 14% below median its historical median of 8.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #123 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tesco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.98. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Tesco's value of 7.74 is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #123 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #123 out of 271 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Tesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Tesco's value of 7.74 is 10.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.98 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Tesco 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 8.66, based on 271 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. Tesco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.74 is 10.6% 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 Tesco. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.10, compared to a current price of $6.02 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.98 and 10.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.66. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74 as of Jul. 11, 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.02 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.10.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.74 (14% below median its 10-year median of 8.98)
GF Value™: $5.10 vs. price of $6.02 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#123 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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