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Utz BrandsUTZ 46 EV-to-EBITDA is 23.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 23.74. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks worse than 84.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Utz Brands's enterprise value is $2,837 Mil.
Utz Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $119 Mil. Therefore, Utz Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 23.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utz Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UTZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.73 Med: 23.74 Max: 118.83
Current: 23.76
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Utz Brands was 118.83. The lowest was 8.73. And the median was 23.74.
UTZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.77% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs UTZ: 23.76
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) 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.
Utz Brands's share price for today is $14.06.
Utz 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 $-0.100.
* 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 Utz 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz 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.
Utz Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Utz Brands's current Enterprise Value is $2,837 Mil.
Utz 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 $119 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.
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 23.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Utz Brands. This is near median its historical median of 23.74. Over the past decade, Utz Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.73 to 118.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1392 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Utz Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Utz Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.76 is near median its 10-year median of 23.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.73 to a high of 118.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Utz Brands' value of 23.76 is 162.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1392 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1392 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Utz Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Utz Brands' value of 23.76 is 162.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Utz Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.73 to 118.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.74 vs. the industry median of 9.04, Utz Brands 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.04, 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. Utz Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.76 is 162.8% 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 Utz Brands. 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. Utz Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $14.06 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.74 and 162.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.04. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 9 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.76 as of Jul. 22, 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.06 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 23.76 (near median its 10-year median of 23.74)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $14.06 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1392 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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