Mothercare (FRA:MTR) EV-to-EBIT: -8.75 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is Mothercare EV-to-EBIT?

Mothercare FRA:MTR 12 EV-to-EBIT is -8.75 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTR with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 881 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks worse than 113507.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Mothercare's Enterprise Value is €12.10 Mil. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.38 Mil. Therefore, Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.75.

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

FRA:MTR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.08   Med: 1.28   Max: 24.09
Current: -8.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Mothercare was 24.09. The lowest was -40.08. And the median was 1.28.

FRA:MTR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 881 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.33 vs FRA:MTR: -8.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Mothercare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.92 Mil. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.38 Mil. Mothercare's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.94%.


Mothercare  (FRA:MTR) 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) %.

Mothercare'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 )
=-1.383/9.9191
=-13.94 %

Mothercare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.38 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.


Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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.

Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Chart

Mothercare Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Mothercare Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 7.14 0.00 1.26 0.00 -11.18

FRA:MTR vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare'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.


Mothercare EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12.101/-1.383
=-8.75

Mothercare's current Enterprise Value is €12.10 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.38 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 -8.75 mean?
Mothercare (FRA:MTR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.75 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mothercare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #999999 out of 881 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mothercare's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.75. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #999999 out of 881 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mothercare has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #999999 out of 881 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Mothercare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.33. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.33, based on 881 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 Mothercare and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Mothercare (FRA:MTR) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -8.75. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.00 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.75. Mothercare's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 Mothercare (FRA:MTR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.75 as of Aug. 17, 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 Mothercare (FRA:MTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mothercare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.00 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MTR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -8.75
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.00 (70% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Mothercare Business Description

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Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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