DFS FurnitureCHIX:DFSL +5.56%66 EV-to-EBIT is 8.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 70.51% on this metric.
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DFS Furniture's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £808 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DFS Furniture's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £81 Mil.
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DFS Furniture EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
DFS Furniture EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture'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.
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
DFS Furniture's current Enterprise Value is £725 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DFS Furniture's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £81 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.
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on DFS Furniture and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 11.04. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #256 out of 868 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBIT too high?
DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. DFS Furniture's value of 8.98 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #256 out of 868 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #256 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts DFS Furniture in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. DFS Furniture's value of 8.98 is 32.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 13.39, DFS Furniture 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 13.39, based on 868 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. DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 is 32.9% 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.43 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 32.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.39. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98 as of Jul. 11, 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.43 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.98 (19% below median its 10-year median of 11.04)
GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.43 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#256 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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