Karelia Tobacco Co (FRA:DC5) EV-to-EBIT: 3.12 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FRA:DC5 Karelia Tobacco Co Inc SA FRA:DC5
62 GF Score
Price €420.00
GF Value €410.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT?

Karelia Tobacco Co FRA:DC5 62 EV-to-EBIT is 3.12 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:DC5 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €410.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 39 Tobacco Products companies, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks better than 89.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Karelia Tobacco Co's Enterprise Value is €483 Mil. Karelia Tobacco Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €155 Mil. Therefore, Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.12.

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

FRA:DC5' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 3.78   Max: 6.84
Current: 3.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Karelia Tobacco Co was 6.84. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 3.78.

FRA:DC5's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.74% of 39 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 10.06 vs FRA:DC5: 3.12

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Karelia Tobacco Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €356 Mil. Karelia Tobacco Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €155 Mil. Karelia Tobacco Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.42%.


Karelia Tobacco Co  (FRA:DC5) 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) %.

Karelia Tobacco Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=154.604/356.043
=43.42 %

Karelia Tobacco Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €356 Mil.
Karelia Tobacco Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €155 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.


Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karelia Tobacco Co'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.

Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Karelia Tobacco Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Karelia Tobacco Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:DC5 vs PM, MO, TPB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Karelia Tobacco Co'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.


Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Karelia Tobacco Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=483.006/154.604
=3.12

Karelia Tobacco Co's current Enterprise Value is €483 Mil.
Karelia Tobacco Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €155 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 3.12 mean?
Karelia Tobacco Co (FRA:DC5) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.62 to 6.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #4 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Karelia Tobacco Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 6.84. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 3.12 is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #4 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karelia Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karelia Tobacco Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #4 out of 39 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Karelia Tobacco Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 3.12 is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, Karelia Tobacco Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.62 to 6.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 10.06, Karelia Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.06, based on 39 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. Karelia Tobacco Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 is 69% 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 Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karelia Tobacco Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co (FRA:DC5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €410.85, compared to a current price of €420.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 69% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.06. Karelia Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (FRA:DC5), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (FRA:DC5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €420.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €410.85. GuruFocus considers Karelia Tobacco Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DC5:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.12 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.78)
  • GF Value™: €410.85 vs. price of €420.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69% below the Tobacco Products median (#4 of 39)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DC5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karelia Tobacco Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KARE:Greece
Address Athinon Street, Kalamata, GRC, 24100
Karelia Tobacco Co Inc SA is in the business of manufacture, export, and wholesale of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hand-rolling cigarettes, and other duty-free tobacco products. The firm's flagship brands include George Karelias and Sons, Slims, Ome, Karelia Blue, and American Legend. Its geographical segment includes Greece and International. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Greece segment.
62GF Score

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