Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) EV-to-EBIT: 9.53 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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CHIX:HFGL Hilton Food Group PLC CHIX:HFGL
71 GF Score
Price £6.02
GF Value £8.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT?

Hilton Food Group CHIX:HFGL +5.99% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 9.53 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 17.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hilton Food Group ranks better than 64.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hilton Food Group's Enterprise Value is £870 Mil. Hilton Food Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £91 Mil. Therefore, Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.53.

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

CHIX:HFGl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.13   Med: 17.9   Max: 24.07
Current: 9.53

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hilton Food Group was 24.07. The lowest was 8.13. And the median was 17.90.

CHIX:HFGl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
64.66% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.96 vs CHIX:HFGl: 9.53

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hilton Food Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £783 Mil. Hilton Food Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £91 Mil. Hilton Food Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.67%.


Hilton Food Group  (CHIX:HFGl) 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) %.

Hilton Food Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=91.3/782.67912
=11.67 %

Hilton Food Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £783 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hilton Food Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £91 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.


Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Food Group'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.

Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:HFGL vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food Group'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.


Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Hilton Food Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=869.935/91.3
=9.53

Hilton Food Group's current Enterprise Value is £870 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hilton Food Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £91 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 9.53 mean?
Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.53 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hilton Food Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 17.90. Over the past decade, Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.13 to 24.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #551 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hilton Food Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.53 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 17.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.13 to a high of 24.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. Hilton Food Group's value of 9.53 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #551 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #551 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hilton Food Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. Hilton Food Group's value of 9.53 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hilton Food Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.13 to 24.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.90 vs. the industry median of 11.96, Hilton Food Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.96, based on 1,559 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. Hilton Food Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.53 is 20.3% 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.53, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 17.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.72, compared to a current price of £6.02 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.53, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 17.90 and 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.96. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.53 as of Aug. 01, 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 Hilton Food Group (CHIX:HFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.02 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.72. GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.53 (47% below median its 10-year median of 17.90)
  • GF Value™: £8.72 vs. price of £6.02 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#551 of 1559)

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


Hilton Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HLTFF:USAHFG:UKFAG:Germany
Address Latham Road, 2-8 The Interchange, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GBR, PE29 6YE
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
71GF Score

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