Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.90 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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XJAM:JP Jamaica Producers Group Ltd XJAM:JP
74 GF Score
Price JMD21.45
GF Value JMD19.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Jamaica Producers Group XJAM:JP 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 7.26. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks worse than 60.95% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jamaica Producers Group's enterprise value is JMD22,938.9 Mil. Jamaica Producers Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD2,316.4 Mil. Therefore, Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:JP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 7.26   Max: 15.88
Current: 9.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Jamaica Producers Group was 15.88. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 7.26.

XJAM:JP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.95% of 274 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.375 vs XJAM:JP: 9.90

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 (2026-08-18), Jamaica Producers Group's stock price is JMD21.45. Jamaica Producers Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD2.077. Therefore, Jamaica Producers Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.33.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Jamaica Producers Group  (XJAM:JP) 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.

Jamaica Producers Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.45/2.077
=10.33

Jamaica Producers Group's share price for today is JMD21.45.
Jamaica Producers Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD2.077.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jamaica Producers Group'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.

Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Jamaica Producers Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Jamaica Producers Group Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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XJAM:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers Group'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.


Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


XJAM:JP
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Jamaica Producers Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=22938.937/2316.384
=9.90

Jamaica Producers Group's current Enterprise Value is JMD22,938.9 Mil.
Jamaica Producers Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD2,316.4 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.

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What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 mean?
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group. This is 36% above median its historical median of 7.26. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 15.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #167 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 15.88. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 9.90 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #167 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #167 out of 274 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 9.90 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 15.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 8.38, Jamaica Producers Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.38, based on 274 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.90 is 18.2% 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 Jamaica Producers Group. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.24, compared to a current price of JMD21.45 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 18.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.38. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90 as of Aug. 18, 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD21.45 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.24. GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.90 (36% above median its 10-year median of 7.26)
  • GF Value™: JMD19.24 vs. price of JMD21.45 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#167 of 274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jamaica Producers Group Business Description

Address 60 Knutsford Boulevard, 10th Floor, Kingston, JAM, 5
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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