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What is Productive Business Solutions EV-to-EBITDA?
Productive Business SolutionsXJAM:PBS -7.36%87 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.20. GuruFocus rates XJAM:PBS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Productive Business Solutions ranks better than 83.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Productive Business Solutions's enterprise value is $302.4 Mil.
Productive Business Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $51.7 Mil. Therefore, Productive Business Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Productive Business Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:PBS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22 Med: 8.2 Max: 13.25
Current: 5.84
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Productive Business Solutions was 13.25. The lowest was 4.22. And the median was 8.20.
XJAM:PBS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.42% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.33
vs XJAM:PBS: 5.84
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.
Productive Business Solutions (XJAM:PBS) 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.
Productive Business Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Productive Business Solutions's share price for today is $0.7874.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Productive Business Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.033.
* 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).
* 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.
Productive Business Solutions EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Productive Business Solutions'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.
Productive Business Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Productive Business Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Productive Business Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Productive Business Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $302.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Productive Business Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $51.7 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.
Productive Business Solutions (XJAM:PBS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Productive Business Solutions. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.20. Over the past decade, Productive Business Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.22 to 13.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Productive Business Solutions ranks #410 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Productive Business Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Productive Business Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 13.25. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Productive Business Solutions' value of 5.84 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Productive Business Solutions ranks #410 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Productive Business Solutions has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Productive Business Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Productive Business Solutions ranks #410 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Productive Business Solutions in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Productive Business Solutions' value of 5.84 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Productive Business Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.22 to 13.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 16.33, Productive Business Solutions 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.33, based on 2,473 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. Productive Business Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 is 64.2% 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 Productive Business Solutions. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Productive Business Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Productive Business Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Productive Business Solutions (XJAM:PBS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.26, compared to a current price of $0.79 — trading 65.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 64.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.33. Productive Business Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Productive Business Solutions (XJAM:PBS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 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 Productive Business Solutions (XJAM:PBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Productive Business Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.79 is trading 65.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.26.
GuruFocus considers Productive Business Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:PBS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.84 (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.20)
GF Value™: $2.26 vs. price of $0.79 (65.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% below the Industrial Products median (#410 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:PBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Productive Business Solutions Ltd is the distributor of printing equipment, business machines, handsets and related accessories, automated teller machines, security checkpoints, system integration, cloud services, data analytics, communication solutions, e-transactions, development of software and other technology solutions, along with subsidiaries. It has two reportable segments of business: Central America activities involved in the business of sale and leasing of reprographic products, including printing equipment, business machines, and related accessories to customers in the Central America Region; Caribbean activities include sale and leasing of reprographic products including printing equipment, business machines and related accessories to customers in the Caribbean region.
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