EFOI (Energy Focus) EV-to-EBIT: -12.10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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EFOI Energy Focus Inc EFOI
45 GF Score
Price $2.92
GF Value $1.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT?

Energy Focus EFOI +6.96% 45 EV-to-EBIT is -12.10 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates EFOI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 322 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Energy Focus ranks worse than 310558.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Energy Focus's Enterprise Value is $18.56 Mil. Energy Focus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.53 Mil. Therefore, Energy Focus's EV-to-EBIT for today is -12.10.

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

EFOI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.01   Med: -2.09   Max: 0.03
Current: -12.1

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Energy Focus was 0.03. The lowest was -44.01. And the median was -2.09.

EFOI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 322 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 12.605 vs EFOI: -12.10

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Energy Focus's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.98 Mil. Energy Focus's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.53 Mil. Energy Focus's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -7.31%.


Energy Focus  (NAS:EFOI) 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) %.

Energy Focus'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 )
=-1.534/20.9837
=-7.31 %

Energy Focus's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.98 Mil.
Energy Focus'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 $-1.53 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.


Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energy Focus'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.

Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT Chart

Energy Focus Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.95 -0.98 -1.76 -3.86 -13.36

Energy Focus 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 -11.92 -15.91 -13.36 -12.40 -13.68

EFOI vs NTZ, MWYN, SNTW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Energy Focus'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.


Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Energy Focus's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Energy Focus EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Energy Focus's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=18.564/-1.534
=-12.10

Energy Focus's current Enterprise Value is $18.56 Mil.
Energy Focus'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 $-1.53 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 -12.10 mean?
Energy Focus (EFOI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -12.10 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Energy Focus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Energy Focus' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Energy Focus' current EV-to-EBIT is -12.10. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Focus has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Focus' EV-to-EBIT compare to NTZ and MWYN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #999999 out of 322 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Energy Focus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 12.61, based on 322 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. 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Focus's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus (EFOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 116.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -12.10. Energy Focus' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Energy Focus (EFOI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -12.10 as of Aug. 22, 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 Energy Focus (EFOI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.92 is trading 116.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35. GuruFocus considers Energy Focus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EFOI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -12.10
  • GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.92 (116.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Energy Focus Business Description

Address 32000 Aurora Road, Suite B, Solon, OH, USA, 44139
Energy Focus Inc specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. It provides LED lighting solutions for both commercial and military maritime markets (MMM). Its core products include robust lighting fixtures and lamps for navy and military applications, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and tubular LED (TLED) lighting products, including battery backup units as well as general commercial and maritime lighting fixtures. The company operates in a single business segment that includes the marketing and sale of commercial and MMM lighting products and controls. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sales of military maritime products in the United States.
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