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CencoraWBO:ABC +3.37%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 12.21. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €252.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 98 Medical Distribution companies, Cencora ranks worse than 74.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cencora's enterprise value is €61,732 Mil.
Cencora's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,340 Mil. Therefore, Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:ABC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.97 Med: 12.21 Max: 20.53
Current: 13.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cencora was 20.53. The lowest was -7.97. And the median was 12.21.
WBO:ABC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.49% of 98
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.63
vs WBO:ABC: 13.97
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).
Cencora (WBO:ABC) 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.
Cencora's share price for today is €273.30.
Cencora'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 €11.278.
* 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 Cencora'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.
WBO:ABC vs CAH, MCK, HSIC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cencora'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.
Cencora EV-to-EBITDA vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cencora's current Enterprise Value is €61,732 Mil.
Cencora'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 €4,340 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.
Cencora (WBO:ABC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.22 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 Cencora. This is 16% above median its historical median of 12.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #73 out of 98 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cencora's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.22 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 12.21. The Medical Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63. Cencora's value of 14.22 is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencora ranks #73 out of 98 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cencora has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencora's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CAH and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cencora ranks #73 out of 98 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cencora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63. Cencora's value of 14.22 is 64.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.21 vs. the industry median of 8.63, Cencora 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Medical Distribution companies is 8.63, based on 98 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. Cencora's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.22 is 64.8% 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 Cencora. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencora's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 12.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora (WBO:ABC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €252.95, compared to a current price of €273.30 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 12.21 and 64.8% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 8.63. Cencora's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22 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 Cencora (WBO:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencora stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €273.30 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €252.95.
GuruFocus considers Cencora to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ABC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.22 (16% above median its 10-year median of 12.21)
GF Value™: €252.95 vs. price of €273.30 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% above the Medical Distribution median (#73 of 98)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cencora is one of three leading domestic pharmaceutical wholesalers. It sources and distributes branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. It and McKesson and Cardinal Health hold over 90% share of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cencora also provides commercialization services for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, global specialty drug logistics (World Courier), and animal health product distribution (MWI Animal Health). Cencora expanded its international presence in 2021 by purchasing Alliance Healthcare, one of the leading drug wholesalers in Europe.
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