Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) EV-to-EBIT: 4.18 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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FRA:MFL Marudai Food Co Ltd FRA:MFL
58 GF Score
Price €3.48
GF Value €2.78
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What is Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT?

Marudai Food Co FRA:MFL 58 EV-to-EBIT is 4.18 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 14.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:MFL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marudai Food Co ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Marudai Food Co's Enterprise Value is €312 Mil. Marudai Food Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €75 Mil. Therefore, Marudai Food Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.18.

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

FRA:MFL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5797.74   Med: 14.25   Max: 131.64
Current: 4.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Marudai Food Co was 131.64. The lowest was -5797.74. And the median was 14.25.

FRA:MFL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90.62% of 1557 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99 vs FRA:MFL: 4.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Marudai Food Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €98 Mil. Marudai Food Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €75 Mil. Marudai Food Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.06%.


Marudai Food Co  (FRA:MFL) 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) %.

Marudai Food 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 )
=74.649/98.14176
=76.06 %

Marudai Food Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €98 Mil.
Marudai Food 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 €75 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.


Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marudai Food 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.

Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Marudai Food Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Marudai Food Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:MFL vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Marudai Food 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.


Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marudai Food Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marudai Food Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Marudai Food Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=312.327/74.649
=4.18

Marudai Food Co's current Enterprise Value is €312 Mil.
Marudai Food 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 €75 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 4.18 mean?
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.18 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Marudai Food Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #146 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Marudai Food Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Marudai Food Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.18 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. Marudai Food Co's value of 4.18 is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #146 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marudai Food Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marudai Food Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #146 out of 1557 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Marudai Food Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. Marudai Food Co's value of 4.18 is 65.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.25 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Marudai Food 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,557 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. Marudai Food Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.18 is 65.1% 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 Marudai Food Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marudai Food Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.18, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 14.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marudai Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 4.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.78, compared to a current price of €3.48 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.18, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 14.25 and 65.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Marudai Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.18 as of Aug. 04, 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marudai Food Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.48 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MFL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.18 (71% below median its 10-year median of 14.25)
  • GF Value™: €2.78 vs. price of €3.48 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#146 of 1557)

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


Marudai Food Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2288:JapanMFL1:Germany
Address 21-3, Midori-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka, JPN
Marudai Food Co Ltd is a food manufacturing company, which through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of hams and sausages, including bone-less hams, bacon, wiener sausages, fish hams and sausages.
58GF Score

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