Gunze (FRA:GUN) EV-to-EBIT: 22.16 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:GUN Gunze Ltd FRA:GUN
68 GF Score
Price €22.40
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What is Gunze EV-to-EBIT?

Gunze FRA:GUN 68 EV-to-EBIT is 22.16 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 18.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.12. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 818 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gunze ranks worse than 72.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gunze's Enterprise Value is €766.5 Mil. Gunze's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.6 Mil. Therefore, Gunze's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.16.

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

FRA:GUN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.74   Med: 18.96   Max: 116.85
Current: 22.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gunze was 116.85. The lowest was -21.74. And the median was 18.96.

FRA:GUN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
72.62% of 818 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 12.755 vs FRA:GUN: 22.39

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Gunze's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €667.8 Mil. Gunze's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.6 Mil. Gunze's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.18%.


Gunze  (FRA:GUN) 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) %.

Gunze'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 )
=34.591/667.833
=5.18 %

Gunze's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €667.8 Mil.
Gunze'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 €34.6 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.


Gunze EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Gunze EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gunze'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.

Gunze EV-to-EBIT Chart

Gunze Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Gunze Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:GUN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gunze'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.


Gunze EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

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

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


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Gunze EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=766.474/34.591
=22.16

Gunze's current Enterprise Value is €766.5 Mil.
Gunze'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 €34.6 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 22.16 mean?
Gunze (FRA:GUN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.16 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gunze and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 18.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Gunze ranks #594 out of 818 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Gunze's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gunze's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.16 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.96. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76. Gunze's value of 22.16 is 73.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gunze ranks #594 out of 818 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gunze has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gunze's EV-to-EBIT compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gunze ranks #594 out of 818 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Gunze in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76. Gunze's value of 22.16 is 73.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.96 vs. the industry median of 12.76, Gunze 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 12.76, based on 818 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. Gunze's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.16 is 73.7% 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 Gunze and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gunze's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.16, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 18.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gunze stock overvalued right now?
Gunze (FRA:GUN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 22.16. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.12, compared to a current price of €22.40 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.16, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.96 and 73.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 12.76. Gunze's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Gunze (FRA:GUN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.16 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 Gunze (FRA:GUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunze stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.40 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GUN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 22.16 (17% above median its 10-year median of 18.96)
  • GF Value™: €15.12 vs. price of €22.40 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#594 of 818)

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


Gunze Business Description

Other Exchanges 3002:Japan
Address 2-5-25, Umeda, Kita-ku, Herbis Osaka Office Tower, Osaka, JPN, 530-0001
Gunze Ltd has three business lines: Apparel, Functional Solutions, and Lifestyle Creation. Apparel, which is the company's largest business by revenue, manufactures innerwear, legwear, house casual wear, and threads and accessories with brands including Kaiteki Kobo, Body Wild, Tuche, The Gunze, and Sabrina. Functional Solutions produces plastic films, engineering plastics, electronic components, mechatronics, and medical materials for the beverage, electronics, and medical industries. Lifestyle Creations, the smallest business, engages in a variety of service businesses including landscaping, fitness clubs and spas, property development, and energy engineering. Roughly three fourths of the company's sales come from Japan.
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