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Academy Sports and OutdoorsASO +1.70%79 EV-to-EBIT is 8.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates ASO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Retail - Cyclical companies, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks better than 72.38% on this metric.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NAS:ASO) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Academy Sports and Outdoors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5,096 Mil.
Academy Sports and Outdoors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $528 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Academy Sports and Outdoors EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Academy Sports and Outdoors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy Sports and Outdoors's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Enterprise Value is $4,542 Mil.
Academy Sports and Outdoors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $528 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.02. Over the past decade, Academy Sports and Outdoors' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.66 to 11.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #240 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Academy Sports and Outdoors' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.60 is near median its 10-year median of 8.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 11.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 8.60 is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #240 out of 869 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy Sports and Outdoors' EV-to-EBIT compare to RH and MNSO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #240 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Academy Sports and Outdoors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 8.60 is 36.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Academy Sports and Outdoors' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.66 to 11.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.02 vs. the industry median of 13.48, Academy Sports and Outdoors has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.48, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.60 is 36.2% below 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.62, compared to a current price of $47.22 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.02 and 36.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.48. Academy Sports and Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.60 as of Jul. 16, 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $47.22 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.62.
GuruFocus considers Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASO:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.60 (near median its 10-year median of 8.02)
GF Value™: $59.62 vs. price of $47.22 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#240 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
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