Is Alico, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 12 February 2025, Alico, Inc. has moved from a valuation grade of very expensive to risky. The company is currently assessed as overvalued. Key ratios include a Price to Book Value of 2.05, an EV to EBIT of -2.04, and an EV to EBITDA of -10.06, indicating significant financial distress and negative earnings performance.
In comparison to peers, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. has a P/E ratio of 10.64 and an EV to EBITDA of 7.38, while Vital Farms, Inc. shows a P/E of 29.69 and an EV to EBITDA of 17.34, both of which reflect more favorable valuations in the industry. Alico's negative returns over the past three years (-13.61%) compared to the S&P 500's strong performance (58.74%) further underscores its overvaluation status.