Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) EV-to-EBIT: -2.21 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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FRA:FOV Fountain Set (Holdings) Ltd FRA:FOV
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What is Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT?

Fountain Set (Holdings) FRA:FOV 50 EV-to-EBIT is -2.21 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FOV with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks better than 98.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value is €-27.3 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.4 Mil. Therefore, Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FOV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.83   Med: 4.46   Max: 440.36
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Fountain Set (Holdings) was 440.36. The lowest was -111.83. And the median was 4.46.

FRA:FOV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
98.76% of 809 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.3 vs FRA:FOV: -2.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-57.8 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.4 Mil. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -21.41%.


Fountain Set (Holdings)  (FRA:FOV) 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) %.

Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=12.364/-57.752542
=-21.41 %

Fountain Set (Holdings)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-57.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.4 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.


Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fountain Set (Holdings)'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.

Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Chart

Fountain Set (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Fountain Set (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.74 0.00 -1.23 0.00 -3.51

Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Fountain Set (Holdings)'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.


Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Fountain Set (Holdings) EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-27.281/12.364
=-2.21

Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current Enterprise Value is €-27.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.4 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 -2.21 mean?
Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.21 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #10 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current EV-to-EBIT is -2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #10 out of 809 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fountain Set (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain Set (Holdings)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fountain Set (Holdings) ranks #10 out of 809 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fountain Set (Holdings) in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.30, based on 809 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s current EV-to-EBIT is -2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain Set (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.21. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.21. Fountain Set (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.21 as of Aug. 12, 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 Fountain Set (Holdings) (FRA:FOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain Set (Holdings) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.07 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FOV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -2.21
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.07 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Fountain Set (Holdings) Business Description

Other Exchanges 00420:Hong Kong
Address 29-39 Kwai Cheong Road, Block A, 6th Floor, Eastern Sea Industrial Building, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Fountain Set (Holdings) Ltd and its subsidiaries are circularly knitted fabric manufacturers. It provides vertically integrated operations in fabric knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing. In addition, the group's product range also includes garments. The company supplies knitted fabric to garment manufacturers for apparel products like sportswear, casual wear, sleepwear, and innerwear. The operating segments of the company are the production and sales of dyed fabrics and yarns, and the Production and sales of garments. The group operates in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Sri Lanka, America, Europe, Vietnam and Others, of which maximum revenue is generated from The PRC.
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