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Grafton GroupGROUF EV-to-EBIT is 7.03 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 14.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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.
Grafton Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $255 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.
Grafton Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Grafton Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Grafton Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,791 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $255 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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.28 to 44.87.
Is Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.28 to a high of 44.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86. Grafton Group's value of 7.03 is 45.3% below this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86. Grafton Group's value of 7.03 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.28 to 44.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 12.86, Grafton Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.86, based on 133 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. Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 is 45.3% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 45.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.86. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03 as of Jul. 23, 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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