Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) EV-to-EBIT: 16.24 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:CLASBS Clas Ohlson AB CHIX:CLASBS
79 GF Score
Price kr433.10
GF Value kr245.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT?

Clas Ohlson AB CHIX:CLASBS 79 EV-to-EBIT is 16.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 15.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLASBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr245.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 876 Retail - Cyclical companies, Clas Ohlson AB ranks worse than 60.73% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Clas Ohlson AB's Enterprise Value is kr25,298 Mil. Clas Ohlson AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was kr1,558 Mil. Therefore, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.24.

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

CHIX:CLASBs' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.5   Med: 15.36   Max: 74.77
Current: 16.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Clas Ohlson AB was 74.77. The lowest was 8.50. And the median was 15.36.

CHIX:CLASBs's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
60.73% of 876 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.565 vs CHIX:CLASBs: 16.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Clas Ohlson AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr25,667 Mil. Clas Ohlson AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was kr1,558 Mil. Clas Ohlson AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.07%.


Clas Ohlson AB  (CHIX:CLASBs) 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) %.

Clas Ohlson AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1558/25666.9792
=6.07 %

Clas Ohlson AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was kr25,667 Mil.
Clas Ohlson AB'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 kr1,558 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.


Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clas Ohlson AB'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.

Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT Chart

Clas Ohlson AB Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.69 21.50 14.05 15.23 16.32

Clas Ohlson AB Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 15.23 17.53 16.67 12.95 16.32

CHIX:CLASBS vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Clas Ohlson AB'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.


Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Clas Ohlson AB EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=25298.304/1558
=16.24

Clas Ohlson AB's current Enterprise Value is kr25,298 Mil.
Clas Ohlson AB'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 kr1,558 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 16.24 mean?
Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.36. Over the past decade, Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.50 to 74.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #532 out of 876 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.24 is near median its 10-year median of 15.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.50 to a high of 74.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 16.24 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #532 out of 876 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clas Ohlson AB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clas Ohlson AB's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Clas Ohlson AB ranks #532 out of 876 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Clas Ohlson AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Clas Ohlson AB's value of 16.24 is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Clas Ohlson AB's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.50 to 74.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.36 vs. the industry median of 13.57, Clas Ohlson AB 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.57, based on 876 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. Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.24 is 19.7% 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 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 Clas Ohlson AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clas Ohlson AB's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clas Ohlson AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr245.48, compared to a current price of kr433.10 — trading 76.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.36 and 19.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.57. Clas Ohlson AB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.24 as of Jul. 22, 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 Clas Ohlson AB (CHIX:CLASBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clas Ohlson AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr433.10 is trading 76.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr245.48. GuruFocus considers Clas Ohlson AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLASBS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.24 (near median its 10-year median of 15.36)
  • GF Value™: kr245.48 vs. price of kr433.10 (76.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#532 of 876)

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


Clas Ohlson AB Business Description

Address Municipality of Leksand, Insjon, SWE, 793 85
Clas Ohlson AB is a Swedish specialty retailer of home and office solutions. The company has five product categories: hardware, electrical, home, multimedia, and leisure items. The hardware category includes home repair tools, with Capere, Cocraft, and Clas Ohlson as proprietary brands. The electrical category consists of energy and electrical solutions, mainly under its own brands: Cotech and Northlight. Multimedia offers technology to connect devices. The home category offers practical items for the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and laundry. Clas Ohlson's main segments by revenue are Sweden, Norway, Finland, and a few other countries outside the Nordics.
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