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European Wax Center's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $489.4 Mil.
European Wax Center's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $42.9 Mil. European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
EWCZ'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.63 Med: 2.87 Max: 9.76
Current: 7.28
During the past 7 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of European Wax Center was 9.76%. The lowest was -1.63%. And the median was 2.87%.
EWCZ's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is not ranked
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 6.04
vs EWCZ: 7.28
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. European Wax Center's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
European Wax Center (NAS:EWCZ) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
European Wax Center Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
European Wax Center Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
European Wax Center Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
European Wax Center Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
European Wax Center Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
European Wax Centers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
European Wax Center's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $42.9 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77% mean?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on European Wax Center and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 2.87.
Is European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
European Wax Center's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77% is 206% above median its 10-year median of 2.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.04. European Wax Center's value of 8.77% is 45.2% above this industry median. Overall, European Wax Center has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NUS and WALD?
European Wax Center's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.04. European Wax Center's value of 8.77% is 45.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 6.04, European Wax Center has consistently been above 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.04, based on 2,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. European Wax Center's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77% is 45.2% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on European Wax Center and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. European Wax Center's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.77%, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Wax Center stock overvalued right now?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $5.82 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.77%, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 45.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.04. European Wax Center's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For European Wax Center (EWCZ), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 European Wax Center (EWCZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, European Wax Center stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.82 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.
Key valuation signals for EWCZ:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.77% (206% above median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $5.82 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the EWCZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services, and others.
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