Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.21 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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XJAM:SALF Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd XJAM:SALF
91 GF Score
Price JMD2.60
GF Value JMD3.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA?

Salada Foods Jamaica XJAM:SALF 91 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 11.73. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SALF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD3.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks better than 56.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Salada Foods Jamaica's enterprise value is JMD2,202 Mil. Salada Foods Jamaica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was JMD268 Mil. Therefore, Salada Foods Jamaica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.21.

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

XJAM:SALF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 11.73   Max: 338.99
Current: 8.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Salada Foods Jamaica was 338.99. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 11.73.

XJAM:SALF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.46% of 1640 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09 vs XJAM:SALF: 8.21

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 (2026-08-08), Salada Foods Jamaica's stock price is JMD2.60. Salada Foods Jamaica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was JMD0.170. Therefore, Salada Foods Jamaica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.29.

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


Salada Foods Jamaica  (XJAM:SALF) 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.

Salada Foods Jamaica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.60/0.170
=15.29

Salada Foods Jamaica's share price for today is JMD2.60.
Salada Foods Jamaica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD0.170.

* 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?


Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salada Foods Jamaica'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.

Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Salada Foods Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Salada Foods Jamaica Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 10.61 10.41 11.41 13.84 9.68

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

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salada Foods Jamaica'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.


Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Salada Foods Jamaica EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Salada Foods Jamaica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2201.599/268.156
=8.21

Salada Foods Jamaica's current Enterprise Value is JMD2,202 Mil.
Salada Foods Jamaica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JMD268 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 8.21 mean?
Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Salada Foods Jamaica. This is 30% below median its historical median of 11.73. Over the past decade, Salada Foods Jamaica's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.16 to 338.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #714 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Salada Foods Jamaica's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Salada Foods Jamaica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 11.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 338.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Salada Foods Jamaica's value of 8.21 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #714 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Salada Foods Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salada Foods Jamaica's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #714 out of 1640 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Salada Foods Jamaica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Salada Foods Jamaica's value of 8.21 is 9.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Salada Foods Jamaica's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.16 to 338.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.73 vs. the industry median of 9.09, Salada Foods Jamaica 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 1,640 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. Salada Foods Jamaica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.21 is 9.7% 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 Salada Foods Jamaica. 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. Salada Foods Jamaica's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 11.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salada Foods Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD3.83, compared to a current price of JMD2.60 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 11.73 and 9.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. Salada Foods Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.21 as of Aug. 08, 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 Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salada Foods Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD2.60 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD3.83. GuruFocus considers Salada Foods Jamaica to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:SALF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.21 (30% below median its 10-year median of 11.73)
  • GF Value™: JMD3.83 vs. price of JMD2.60 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#714 of 1640)

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


Salada Foods Jamaica Business Description

Address 20 Bell Road, P.O. Box 71, Kingston, JAM, 11
Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of instant coffee and roasted and ground coffee beans and other consumer products. Its products include Jamaica Mountain Peak an Instant Coffee prepared from freshly roasted and ground Arabica Beans from which the solubles are extracted and spray-driedIt has two geographic segments Local and Export, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Local.
91GF Score

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