KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) EV-to-EBIT: -4.91 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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ASX:KMD KMD Brands Ltd ASX:KMD
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What is KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT?

KMD Brands ASX:KMD 47 EV-to-EBIT is -4.91 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:KMD with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KMD Brands ranks worse than 123609.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KMD Brands's Enterprise Value is A$390.2 Mil. KMD Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-79.5 Mil. Therefore, KMD Brands's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for KMD Brands's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:KMD' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.94   Med: 8.8   Max: 30.6
Current: -5.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KMD Brands was 30.60. The lowest was -23.94. And the median was 8.80.

ASX:KMD's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 809 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.59 vs ASX:KMD: -5.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. KMD Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$507.6 Mil. KMD Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-79.5 Mil. KMD Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -15.66%.


KMD Brands  (ASX:KMD) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

KMD Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-79.468/507.58322872
=-15.66 %

KMD Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was A$507.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KMD Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-79.5 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.


KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KMD Brands's EV-to-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.

KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT Chart

KMD Brands Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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KMD Brands Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -21.16 0.00 -5.78 0.00

ASX:KMD vs RL, LEVI, VFC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.


KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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KMD Brands EV-to-EBIT Calculation

KMD Brands's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=390.210/-79.468
=-4.91

KMD Brands's current Enterprise Value is A$390.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KMD Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was A$-79.5 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -4.91 mean?
KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.91 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KMD Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #999999 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is KMD Brands' EV-to-EBIT too high?
KMD Brands' current EV-to-EBIT is -4.91. Based on the distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #999999 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' EV-to-EBIT compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KMD Brands ranks #999999 out of 809 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KMD Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.59, based on 809 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. 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMD Brands's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.50, compared to a current price of A$1.43 — trading 74% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.91. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KMD Brands (ASX:KMD), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.91 as of Jul. 29, 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.43 is trading 74% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.50. GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KMD:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.91
  • GF Value™: A$5.50 vs. price of A$1.43 (74% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs

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


KMD Brands Business Description

Address 223 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, NZL, 8011
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
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