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Compass GroupCMPGF 92 EV-to-EBIT is 19.25 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 18.10. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.16 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 266 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 58.27% on this metric.
Compass Group (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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.
Compass Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57,022 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compass Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,171 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.
Compass Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Compass Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.
Compass Group EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Compass Group's current Enterprise Value is $61,035 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Compass Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,171 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.
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.10. Over the past decade, Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.55 to 68.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #155 out of 266 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Compass Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 is near median its 10-year median of 18.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 68.41. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Compass Group's value of 19.25 is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #155 out of 266 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #155 out of 266 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Compass Group's value of 19.25 is 13.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.55 to 68.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.10 vs. the industry median of 16.90, Compass Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.90, based on 266 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. Compass Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 is 13.9% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.16, compared to a current price of $30.78 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.10 and 13.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.90. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.25 as of Sep. 07, 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.78 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.16.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CMPGF:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.25 (near median its 10-year median of 18.10)
GF Value™: $41.16 vs. price of $30.78 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% above the Restaurants median (#155 of 266)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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