LEVI (Levi Strauss) EBIT: $736 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


LEVI Levi Strauss & Co LEVI
85 GF Score
Price $23.56
GF Value $20.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Levi Strauss EBIT?

Levi Strauss LEVI +0.81% 85 EBIT is $736 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Levi Strauss's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $241 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $736 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Levi Strauss's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.85%. Levi Strauss's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 41.02%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Levi Strauss's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.97%.


Levi Strauss  (NYSE:LEVI) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Levi Strauss's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=826.4 * ( 1 - 22.39% )/( (4241.6 + 4397.8)/ 2 )
=641.36904/4319.7
=14.85 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Levi Strauss's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=965.2/( ( (1830 + max(533.1, 0)) + (1823.5 + max(518.9, 0)) )/ 2 )
=965.2/( ( 2363.1 + 2342.4 )/ 2 )
=965.2/2352.75
=41.02 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(774.7 + 1237.7 + 292.5) - (1758.4 + 0 + 13.4)
=533.1

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(728.9 + 1120.6 + 248) - (1365 + 0 + 213.6)
=518.9

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Levi Strauss's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=736.4/10565.687
=6.97 %

* 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.


Levi Strauss EBIT Related Terms


Levi Strauss EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss's EBIT 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.

Levi Strauss EBIT Chart

Levi Strauss Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 653.10 675.30 312.20 259.40 682.60

Levi Strauss Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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LEVI vs VFC, PVH, KTB: EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Levi Strauss EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Levi Strauss EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $736 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $736 Mil mean?
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a EBIT of $736 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Levi Strauss.
Is Levi Strauss' EBIT too high?
Levi Strauss' current EBIT is $736 Mil. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' EBIT compare to VFC and PVH?
Levi Strauss' EBIT of $736 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good EBIT depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Levi Strauss. Levi Strauss's current EBIT is $736 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.66, compared to a current price of $23.56 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $736 Mil. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current EBIT is $736 Mil as of Feb. 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.56 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.66. GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEVI:

  • EBIT: $736 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.66 vs. price of $23.56 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Levi Strauss Business Description

Address 1155 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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