Famous BrandsFMBRY 80 EV-to-EBIT is 6.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.09. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 82.06% on this metric.
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRY) 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.
Famous Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $395.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.2 Mil.
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Famous Brands EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Famous Brands EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Famous Brands's current Enterprise Value is $393.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.2 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.
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.53 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #47 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Famous Brands' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Famous Brands' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.53 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.09. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Famous Brands' value of 6.53 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #47 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #47 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Famous Brands in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Famous Brands' value of 6.53 is 51.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.09 vs. the industry median of 13.50, Famous Brands 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.50, based on 262 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. Famous Brands's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.53 is 51.6% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.53, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.20, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.53, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.09 and 51.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.50. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.53 as of Jul. 13, 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.20.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.53 (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.09)
GF Value™: $7.20 vs. price of $6.60 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#47 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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