Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) EV-to-EBIT: 14.64 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
74 GF Score
Price €2.52
GF Value €3.76
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What is Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 +0.80% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 14.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 11.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.76. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Retail - Cyclical companies, Woolworths Holdings ranks worse than 50.8% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Woolworths Holdings's Enterprise Value is €3,065 Mil. Woolworths Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 Mil. Therefore, Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.64.

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

FRA:WN3' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.6   Med: 11.58   Max: 23
Current: 13.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Woolworths Holdings was 23.00. The lowest was -108.60. And the median was 11.58.

FRA:WN3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
50.8% of 874 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.485 vs FRA:WN3: 13.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Woolworths Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,270 Mil. Woolworths Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 Mil. Woolworths Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.40%.


Woolworths Holdings  (FRA:WN3) 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) %.

Woolworths 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 )
=209.367/3269.892
=6.40 %

Woolworths Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,270 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Woolworths Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 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.


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths 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.

Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Woolworths Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Woolworths 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 0.00 13.33 0.00 12.89 0.00

FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3065.123/209.367
=14.64

Woolworths Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €3,065 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Woolworths Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 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 14.64 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.64 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 11.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #444 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Woolworths Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.64 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. Woolworths Holdings' value of 14.64 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #444 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #444 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Woolworths Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. Woolworths Holdings' value of 14.64 is 8.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.58 vs. the industry median of 13.49, Woolworths Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.49, based on 874 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. Woolworths Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.64 is 8.6% 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.64, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 11.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 14.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.76, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.64, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.58 and 8.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.49. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.64 as of Jul. 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.76.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.64 (26% above median its 10-year median of 11.58)
  • GF Value™: €3.76 vs. price of €2.52 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#444 of 874)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
74GF Score

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