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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vasta Platform's enterprise value is $549.9 Mil.
Vasta Platform's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $142.0 Mil. Therefore, Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 5.78 Max: 35.36
Current: 3.87
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vasta Platform was 35.36. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 5.78.
VSTA's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 6.98
vs VSTA: 3.87
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).
Vasta Platform (NAS:VSTA) 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.
Vasta Platform's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Vasta Platform's share price for today is $4.90.
Vasta Platform's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.969.
* 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 Vasta Platform'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vasta Platform's current Enterprise Value is $549.9 Mil.
Vasta Platform's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $142.0 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.
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.87 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vasta Platform. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 35.36.
Is Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vasta Platform's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.87 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 35.36. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. Vasta Platform's value of 3.87 is 44.6% below this industry median. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's EV-to-EBITDA of 3.87 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. Vasta Platform's value of 3.87 is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Vasta Platform's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.30 to 35.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 6.98, Vasta Platform 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.98, based on 209 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. Vasta Platform's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.87 is 44.6% 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 Vasta Platform. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.87, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.87. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.87, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 44.6% below the Education industry median of 6.98. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.87 as of Jul. 19, 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for VSTA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.87 (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.78)
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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