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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Americanas's Enterprise Value is R$5,959 Mil.
Americanas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$319 Mil. Therefore, Americanas's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Americanas's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:AMER3'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10508.64 Med: -5.67 Max: 239.58
Current: 18.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Americanas was 239.58. The lowest was -10508.64. And the median was -5.67.
BSP:AMER3's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.57% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.135
vs BSP:AMER3: 18.68
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Americanas's share price for today is R$4.25.
Americanas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-1.690.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Americanas EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Americanas EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Americanas's EV-to-OCF 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.
BSP:AMER3 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Americanas's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Americanas EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Americanas's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Americanas's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Americanas's current Enterprise Value is R$5,959 Mil.
Americanas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$319 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.
Americanas (BSP:AMER3) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.68 as of Aug. 21, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #891 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Americanas' EV-to-OCF too high?
Americanas' current EV-to-OCF is 18.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Americanas' value of 18.68 is 161.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Americanas ranks #891 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Americanas has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americanas' EV-to-OCF compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #891 out of 1134 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Americanas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Americanas' value of 18.68 is 161.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.14, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Americanas's current EV-to-OCF of 18.68 is 161.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Americanas's current EV-to-OCF is 18.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas (BSP:AMER3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.94, compared to a current price of R$4.25 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.68 and 161.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.14. Americanas' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Americanas (BSP:AMER3), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.68 as of Aug. 21, 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 Americanas (BSP:AMER3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$4.25 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.94.
GuruFocus considers Americanas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:AMER3:
EV-to-OCF: 18.68
GF Value™: R$2.94 vs. price of R$4.25 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 161.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#891 of 1134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AMER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Americanas SA is an e-commerce company that is principally engaged in business in Latin America. It aims to connect consumers, businesses, products, and services through a digital platform. It operates a business through the brands Americanas.com, Submarino, Shoptime, SouBarato, Digital Finance, Submarino Finance, and B2W Services. It also has certain channels, including the Internet, telesales, catalogs, TV, and kiosks. Through multichannel and multi-brand, the company provides a broad range of merchandise and services, including consumer electronics, computers, books, entertainment products, and smartphones and cellphones.
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