CWGL (Crimson Wine Group) EV-to-EBIT: 43.47 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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CWGL Crimson Wine Group Ltd CWGL
56 GF Score
Price $4.14
GF Value $5.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT?

Crimson Wine Group CWGL +1.22% 56 EV-to-EBIT is 43.47 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 37.29. GuruFocus rates CWGL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 163 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Crimson Wine Group ranks worse than 85.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crimson Wine Group's Enterprise Value is $110.23 Mil. Crimson Wine Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.54 Mil. Therefore, Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 43.47.

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

CWGL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -215.28   Med: 37.29   Max: 831.28
Current: 43.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crimson Wine Group was 831.28. The lowest was -215.28. And the median was 37.29.

CWGL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
85.89% of 163 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 14.25 vs CWGL: 43.47

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crimson Wine Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $115.91 Mil. Crimson Wine Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.54 Mil. Crimson Wine Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.19%.


Crimson Wine Group  (OTCPK:CWGL) 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) %.

Crimson Wine Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2.536/115.911776
=2.19 %

Crimson Wine Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $115.91 Mil.
Crimson Wine Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.54 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.


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Wine 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.

Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crimson Wine Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Crimson Wine Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 101.62 41.91 59.18 53.03 45.71

CWGL vs EPSM, WVVI, AMSS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Crimson Wine 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.


Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crimson Wine Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=110.231/2.536
=43.47

Crimson Wine Group's current Enterprise Value is $110.23 Mil.
Crimson Wine Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.54 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 43.47 mean?
Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 43.47 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 37.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #140 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.47 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 37.29. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25. Crimson Wine Group's value of 43.47 is 205.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #140 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crimson Wine Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Wine Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to EPSM and WVVI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Crimson Wine Group ranks #140 out of 163 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Crimson Wine Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25. Crimson Wine Group's value of 43.47 is 205.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.29 vs. the industry median of 14.25, Crimson Wine 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 14.25, based on 163 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. Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.47 is 205.1% 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 Crimson Wine Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Wine Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 43.47, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 37.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Wine Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $4.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 43.47, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 37.29 and 205.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 14.25. Crimson Wine Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 43.47 as of Aug. 17, 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 Crimson Wine Group (CWGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Wine Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85. GuruFocus considers Crimson Wine Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CWGL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 43.47 (17% above median its 10-year median of 37.29)
  • GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $4.14 (29.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 205.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#140 of 163)

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


Crimson Wine Group Business Description

Address 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA, USA, 94558
Crimson Wine Group Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and selling luxury wines. Its operating segments are Wholesale net sales and direct-to-consumer and others. It generates revenues from sales of wine to wholesalers and directs to consumers, sales of bulk wine and grapes, custom winemaking services, special event fees, tasting fees, and retail sales. The company's wineries include wine brands of Pine Ridge Vineyards, Archery Summit, Chamisal Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Double Canyon, Seven Hills Winery, and Malene Wines.
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