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Dollar TreeDLTR +0.94%80 EV-to-EBIT is 18.16 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 17.10. GuruFocus rates DLTR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $147.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks worse than 68.06% on this metric.
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Dollar Tree's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $25,366 Mil.
Dollar Tree's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,748 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.
Dollar Tree EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Dollar Tree EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree'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.
Dollar Tree EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Dollar Tree's current Enterprise Value is $31,742 Mil.
Dollar Tree's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,748 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.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.16 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #179 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.16 is near median its 10-year median of 17.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Dollar Tree's value of 18.16 is 37.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #179 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's EV-to-EBIT compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #179 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Dollar Tree's value of 18.16 is 37.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.10 vs. the industry median of 13.19, Dollar Tree 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.19, based on 263 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. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.16 is 37.7% 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 Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (DLTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $147.54, compared to a current price of $130.90 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.10 and 37.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.19. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.16 as of Aug. 08, 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 Dollar Tree (DLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $130.90 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $147.54.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTR:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.16 (near median its 10-year median of 17.10)
GF Value™: $147.54 vs. price of $130.90 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#179 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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