Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.44 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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What is Jamaica Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA?

Jamaica Stock Exchange XJAM:JSE -2.62% 22 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JSE with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Jamaica Stock Exchange's enterprise value is JMD7,620 Mil. Jamaica Stock Exchange's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD807 Mil. Therefore, Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.44.

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

XJAM:JSE's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 9.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-26), Jamaica Stock Exchange's stock price is JMD8.91. Jamaica Stock Exchange's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD0.590. Therefore, Jamaica Stock Exchange's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.10.

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


Jamaica Stock Exchange  (XJAM:JSE) 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 Stock Exchange's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.91/0.590
=15.10

Jamaica Stock Exchange's share price for today is JMD8.91.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jamaica Stock Exchange's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD0.590.

* 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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jamaica Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jamaica Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Jamaica Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA
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Jamaica Stock Exchange Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.03 19.92 15.46 12.47 8.33

XJAM:JSE vs SPGI, ICE, CME: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Jamaica Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jamaica Stock Exchange EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=7619.674/807.43
=9.44

Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Enterprise Value is JMD7,620 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Jamaica Stock Exchange's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was JMD807 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 mean?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 as of Aug. 26, 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 Stock Exchange.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 9.44 is 3.3% above this industry median. Overall, Jamaica Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPGI and ICE?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 9.44 is 3.3% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.14, based on 504 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 Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 is 3.3% 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 Stock Exchange. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 and 3.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.14. Jamaica Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 as of Aug. 26, 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.

Jamaica Stock Exchange Business Description

Address 40 Harbour Street, P.O. Box 1084, Kingston, JAM
Jamaica Stock Exchange Ltd operates and regulates a stock exchange and develops a stock market in Jamaica. Through its subsidiary, the company is also establishing and maintaining a Central Securities Depository in Jamaica to facilitate the transfer of ownership of securities. Its operating segments are Exchange operations; JCSD services; Investments; and Trustee, custodian, company management, and other activities. It derives a portion of the revenue from the Exchange operations involving the Stock exchange's operation and regulation. Another critical revenue source is from JCSD services provided in connection with transferring and holding securities, shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, and registrar services. The firm's operations are in Jamaica.
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