LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.32 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 69% Above Median

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XJAM:LASD LASCO Distributors Ltd XJAM:LASD
35 GF Score
Price JMD3.08
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What is LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA?

LASCO Distributors XJAM:LASD -0.65% 35 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 6.12. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASD with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, LASCO Distributors ranks worse than 63.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, LASCO Distributors's enterprise value is JMD8,208 Mil. LASCO Distributors's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD795 Mil. Therefore, LASCO Distributors's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.32.

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

XJAM:LASD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.38   Med: 6.12   Max: 12
Current: 10.32

During the past 2 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of LASCO Distributors was 12.00. The lowest was 4.38. And the median was 6.12.

XJAM:LASD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.1% of 271 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.75 vs XJAM:LASD: 10.32

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 (2026-07-30), LASCO Distributors's stock price is JMD3.08. LASCO Distributors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD0.160. Therefore, LASCO Distributors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.25.

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


LASCO Distributors  (XJAM:LASD) 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.

LASCO Distributors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.08/0.160
=19.25

LASCO Distributors's share price for today is JMD3.08.
LASCO Distributors'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 JMD0.160.

* 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?


LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Distributors'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.

LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA Chart

LASCO Distributors Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBITDA
6.56 7.43

LASCO Distributors Quarterly Data
Jun23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.45 13.02 10.48 7.43 11.83

XJAM:LASD vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, LASCO Distributors'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.


LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


XJAM:LASD
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LASCO Distributors EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

LASCO Distributors's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8208.450/795.061
=10.32

LASCO Distributors's current Enterprise Value is JMD8,208 Mil.
LASCO Distributors'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 JMD795 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 10.32 mean?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.32 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LASCO Distributors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 6.12. Over the past decade, LASCO Distributors' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.38 to 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #171 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is LASCO Distributors' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
LASCO Distributors' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.32 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 6.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.38 to a high of 12.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. LASCO Distributors' value of 10.32 is 17.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #171 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Distributors has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Distributors' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #171 out of 271 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places LASCO Distributors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. LASCO Distributors' value of 10.32 is 17.9% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Distributors' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.38 to 12.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.12 vs. the industry median of 8.75, LASCO Distributors 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 8.75, based on 271 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. LASCO Distributors's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.32 is 17.9% 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 LASCO Distributors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Distributors's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 6.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Distributors stock overvalued right now?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.32. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 6.12 and 17.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.75. LASCO Distributors' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.32 as of Jul. 30, 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.

LASCO Distributors Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston, JAM, 10
LASCO Distributors Ltd is engaged in marketing and distribution. The company markets, sells, and distributes consumer and pharmaceutical brands and products that meet consumers' needs for nutrition, hygiene, and healthcare in Jamaica and several international markets. It has two reportable segments: Consumer Division and Pharmaceutical Division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Consumer Division, which offers nutrition, food, beverage, and home and personal care products through brands like Lasco Baby, Lasco Meal Solutions, Salada, Mountain Peak, and others.
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