Green Plains (FRA:G3V) EV-to-EBIT: 9.65 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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FRA:G3V Green Plains Inc FRA:G3V
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Price €12.70
GF Value €6.86
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What is Green Plains EV-to-EBIT?

Green Plains FRA:G3V -7.64% 54 EV-to-EBIT is 9.65 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G3V with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 71.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Green Plains's Enterprise Value is €1,177 Mil. Green Plains's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €122 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.65.

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

FRA:G3V' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2361.38   Med: -10.58   Max: 280.52
Current: 9.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Green Plains was 280.52. The lowest was -2361.38. And the median was -10.58.

FRA:G3V's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
71.51% of 1274 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.685 vs FRA:G3V: 9.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Green Plains's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,229 Mil. Green Plains's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €122 Mil. Green Plains's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.92%.


Green Plains  (FRA:G3V) 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) %.

Green Plains'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 )
=121.917/1229.2635
=9.92 %

Green Plains's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,229 Mil.
Green Plains'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 €122 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.


Green Plains EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Green Plains EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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.

Green Plains EV-to-EBIT Chart

Green Plains Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Green Plains Quarterly Data
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FRA:G3V vs TROX, REX, LXU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.


Green Plains EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Green Plains EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Green Plains's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1176.775/121.917
=9.65

Green Plains's current Enterprise Value is €1,177 Mil.
Green Plains'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 €122 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 9.65 mean?
Green Plains (FRA:G3V) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.65 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #363 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Green Plains' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Green Plains' current EV-to-EBIT is 9.65. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69. Green Plains' value of 9.65 is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #363 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' EV-to-EBIT compare to TROX and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #363 out of 1274 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Green Plains in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69. Green Plains' value of 9.65 is 42.2% below this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.69, based on 1,274 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. Green Plains's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.65 is 42.2% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (FRA:G3V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.86, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.65 and 42.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.69. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Green Plains (FRA:G3V), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.65 as of Aug. 26, 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 Green Plains (FRA:G3V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.70 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.86. GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G3V:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.65
  • GF Value™: €6.86 vs. price of €12.70 (85.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.2% below the Chemicals median (#363 of 1274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G3V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Green Plains Business Description

Other Exchanges GPRE:USA0J0P:UKG3V:Germany
Address 1811 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE, USA, 68106
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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