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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Americanas's Enterprise Value is R$5,959 Mil.
Americanas's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$99 Mil. Therefore, Americanas's EV-to-FCF for today is 60.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Americanas's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:AMER3'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6305.22 Med: -10.57 Max: 424.2
Current: 59.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Americanas was 424.20. The lowest was -6305.22. And the median was -10.57.
BSP:AMER3's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 80.95% of 782
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.715
vs BSP:AMER3: 59.83
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Americanas EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Americanas EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Americanas's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Americanas's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Americanas's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Americanas's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Americanas's current Enterprise Value is R$5,959 Mil.
Americanas's Free Cash Flow 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$99 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-FCF of 60.19 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Americanas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #633 out of 782 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Americanas' EV-to-FCF too high?
Americanas' current EV-to-FCF is 60.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.72. Americanas' value of 60.19 is 338.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Americanas ranks #633 out of 782 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-FCF compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Americanas ranks #633 out of 782 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Americanas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.72. Americanas' value of 60.19 is 338.9% 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-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.72, based on 782 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Americanas's current EV-to-FCF of 60.19 is 338.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Americanas and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Americanas's current EV-to-FCF is 60.19. 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-FCF is 60.19 and 338.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.72. Americanas' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Americanas (BSP:AMER3), the current EV-to-FCF is 60.19 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-FCF: 60.19
GF Value™: R$2.94 vs. price of R$4.25 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#633 of 782)
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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