LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.06 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XJAM:LASM LASCO Manufacturing Ltd XJAM:LASM
86 GF Score
Price JMD7.55
GF Value JMD6.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is LASCO Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA?

LASCO Manufacturing XJAM:LASM +1.89% 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,641 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, LASCO Manufacturing's enterprise value is JMD25,399 Mil. LASCO Manufacturing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD3,598 Mil. Therefore, LASCO Manufacturing's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.06.

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

XJAM:LASM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.89   Med: 6.24   Max: 17.73
Current: 7.05

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of LASCO Manufacturing was 17.73. The lowest was 3.89. And the median was 6.24.

XJAM:LASM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.51% of 1641 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09 vs XJAM:LASM: 7.05

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 (2026-07-31), LASCO Manufacturing's stock price is JMD7.55. LASCO Manufacturing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD0.620. Therefore, LASCO Manufacturing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.18.

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


LASCO Manufacturing  (XJAM:LASM) 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 Manufacturing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.55/0.620
=12.18

LASCO Manufacturing's share price for today is JMD7.55.
LASCO Manufacturing'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 JMD0.620.

* 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 Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LASCO Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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 Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA Chart

LASCO Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.31 7.89 4.83 5.43 6.91

LASCO Manufacturing Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 9.24 6.91 6.06 6.34 5.11

XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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 Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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LASCO Manufacturing EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=25398.839/3597.904
=7.06

LASCO Manufacturing's current Enterprise Value is JMD25,399 Mil.
LASCO Manufacturing'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 JMD3,598 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 7.06 mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.06 as of Jul. 31, 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 Manufacturing. This is 13% above median its historical median of 6.24. Over the past decade, LASCO Manufacturing's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.89 to 17.73. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #566 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.06 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.89 to a high of 17.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 7.06 is 22.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #566 out of 1641 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #566 out of 1641 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts LASCO Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 7.06 is 22.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Manufacturing's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.89 to 17.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 9.09, LASCO Manufacturing 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.09, based on 1,641 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 Manufacturing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.06 is 22.3% 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 LASCO Manufacturing. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.57, compared to a current price of JMD7.55 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 22.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06 as of Jul. 31, 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD7.55 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.57. GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.06 (13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24)
  • GF Value™: JMD6.57 vs. price of JMD7.55 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 22.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#566 of 1641)

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


LASCO Manufacturing Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, JAM
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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