Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.58 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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XJAM:KW Kingston Wharves Ltd XJAM:KW
95 GF Score
Price JMD33.99
GF Value JMD39.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA?

Kingston Wharves XJAM:KW +6.19% 95 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 12.71. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD39.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks better than 57.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kingston Wharves's enterprise value is JMD43,957 Mil. Kingston Wharves's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD5,796 Mil. Therefore, Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.58.

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

XJAM:KW' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96   Med: 12.71   Max: 35.81
Current: 7.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kingston Wharves was 35.81. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 12.71.

XJAM:KW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.38% of 901 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.61 vs XJAM:KW: 7.59

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 (2026-08-20), Kingston Wharves's stock price is JMD33.99. Kingston Wharves's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD2.305. Therefore, Kingston Wharves's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.75.

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


Kingston Wharves  (XJAM:KW) 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.

Kingston Wharves's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=33.99/2.305
=14.75

Kingston Wharves's share price for today is JMD33.99.
Kingston Wharves'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 JMD2.305.

* 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?


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.

Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kingston Wharves Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kingston Wharves Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.89 8.11 6.83 7.04 8.35

XJAM:KW vs KEX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=43956.619/5796.173
=7.58

Kingston Wharves's current Enterprise Value is JMD43,957 Mil.
Kingston Wharves'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 JMD5,796 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 7.58 mean?
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kingston Wharves. This is 40% below median its historical median of 12.71. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.96 to 35.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #384 out of 901 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kingston Wharves' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 12.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 35.81. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. Kingston Wharves' value of 7.58 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #384 out of 901 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #384 out of 901 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kingston Wharves in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. Kingston Wharves' value of 7.58 is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.96 to 35.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.71 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Kingston Wharves 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.61, based on 901 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. Kingston Wharves's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 12% 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 Kingston Wharves. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 12.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD39.11, compared to a current price of JMD33.99 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 12.71 and 12% below the Transportation industry median of 8.61. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD33.99 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD39.11. GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.58 (40% below median its 10-year median of 12.71)
  • GF Value™: JMD39.11 vs. price of JMD33.99 (13.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12% below the Transportation median (#384 of 901)

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


Kingston Wharves Business Description

Address 195 Second Street, Total Logistics Facility, Newport West, St. Andrew, Kingston, JAM, 13
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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