DP World (DFM:DPW) EV-to-EBIT: 6.20 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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What is DP World EV-to-EBIT?

DP World DFM:DPW EV-to-EBIT is 6.20 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 14.26. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, DP World's Enterprise Value is د.إ49,494.78 Mil. DP World's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ7,987.82 Mil. Therefore, DP World's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.20.

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

DFM:DPW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.65   Med: 14.26   Max: 21.57
Current: 12.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of DP World was 21.57. The lowest was 9.65. And the median was 14.26.

DFM:DPW's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 12.345 vs DFM:DPW: 12.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. DP World's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ0.00 Mil. DP World's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ7,987.82 Mil. DP World's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was %.


DP World  (DFM:DPW) 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) %.

DP World's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2019 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2019 )
=7987.817/0
= %

DP World's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DP World's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ7,987.82 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.


DP World EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


DP World EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DP World'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.

DP World EV-to-EBIT Chart

DP World Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
EV-to-EBIT
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DP World Semi-Annual Data
Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
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 15.11 0.00 10.73 0.00 11.61

DFM:DPW vs KEX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.


DP World EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DP World's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



DP World EV-to-EBIT Calculation

DP World's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=49494.781/7987.817
=6.20

DP World's current Enterprise Value is د.إ49,494.78 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DP World's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ7,987.82 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 6.20 mean?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 14.26. Over the past decade, DP World's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.65 to 21.57.
Is DP World's EV-to-EBIT too high?
DP World's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 14.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.65 to a high of 21.57. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. DP World's value of 6.20 is 49.8% below this industry median.
How does DP World's EV-to-EBIT compare to KEX?
DP World's EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. DP World's value of 6.20 is 49.8% below this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.65 to 21.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.26 vs. the industry median of 12.35, DP World 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 870 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. DP World's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20 is 49.8% 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 DP World and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DP World's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.20. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 14.26 and 49.8% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.20 as of Jul. 15, 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.

DP World Business Description

Address Office 27, Level 3, Gate Village Building 4, PO Box 17000, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, ARE
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.