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Telefonica BrasilVIV +0.51%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates VIV with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica Brasil ranks better than 77.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Telefonica Brasil's enterprise value is $22,682 Mil.
Telefonica Brasil's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,753 Mil. Therefore, Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VIV'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 4.6 Max: 6.3
Current: 4.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Telefonica Brasil was 6.30. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 4.60.
VIV's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.39% of 314
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.835
vs VIV: 4.77
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).
Telefonica Brasil (NYSE:VIV) 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.
Telefonica Brasil's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Telefonica Brasil's share price for today is $12.825.
Telefonica Brasil'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 $0.776.
* 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 Telefonica Brasil'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Brasil'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.
Telefonica Brasil EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Telefonica Brasil's current Enterprise Value is $22,682 Mil.
Telefonica Brasil'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 $4,753 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.
Telefonica Brasil (VIV) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.77 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Telefonica Brasil. This is near median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 6.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica Brasil ranks #71 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Telefonica Brasil's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.77 is near median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 6.30. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84. Telefonica Brasil's value of 4.77 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica Brasil ranks #71 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica Brasil has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Brasil's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica Brasil ranks #71 out of 314 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Telefonica Brasil in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84. Telefonica Brasil's value of 4.77 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Telefonica Brasil's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 6.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 6.84, Telefonica Brasil 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.84, based on 314 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. Telefonica Brasil's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.77 is 30.2% 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 Telefonica Brasil. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telefonica Brasil's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Brasil (VIV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.61, compared to a current price of $12.83 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 30.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.84. Telefonica Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Telefonica Brasil (VIV), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77 as of Jul. 30, 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 Telefonica Brasil (VIV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Brasil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.83 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.61.
GuruFocus considers Telefonica Brasil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIV:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.77 (near median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: $12.61 vs. price of $12.83 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonica Brasil, known as Vivo, is the largest wireless carrier in Brazil with 103 million customers, which is equal to about 38% market share. The firm is strongest in the postpaid business, where it has 72 million customers, or about 40% share of this market. Wireless services and equipment contribute about 70% of total revenue. Vivo is the incumbent fixed-line telephone operator in Sao Paulo state and also owns an extensive fiber network across the country. The firm provides internet access to 8 million households on this network. The firm also sells pay-TV and phone services to its fixed-line customers. Finally, corporate data and IT services, including cloud computing support, contribute about 10% of total revenue.
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