Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Shoe ZoneFRA:86W +3.40%51 EV-to-EBIT is 34.43 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 378% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks worse than 85.86% on this metric.
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.
Shoe Zone's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €48.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.1 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.
Shoe Zone EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Shoe Zone EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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 Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Shoe Zone's current Enterprise Value is €72.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.1 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.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a EV-to-EBIT of 34.43 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shoe Zone and its competitors. This is 378% above median its historical median of 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #753 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.43 is 378% above median its 10-year median of 7.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Shoe Zone's value of 34.43 is 163.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #753 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBIT compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #753 out of 877 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Shoe Zone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Shoe Zone's value of 34.43 is 163.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 13.07, Shoe Zone 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.07, based on 877 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. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.43 is 163.4% 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 Shoe Zone and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBIT is 34.43, which is 378% above median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 34.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.76 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 34.43, which is 378% above median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 163.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.07. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current EV-to-EBIT is 34.43 as of Aug. 21, 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.76 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
EV-to-EBIT: 34.43 (378% above median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.76 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#753 of 877)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
51GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:86W
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:86W has been successfully added to your 
