HLFDF (Halfords Group) EV-to-EBIT: 13.66 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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HLFDF Halfords Group PLC HLFDF
63 GF Score
Price $3.20
GF Value $2.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT?

Halfords Group HLFDF 63 EV-to-EBIT is 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 10.59. GuruFocus rates HLFDF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks worse than 50.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Halfords Group's Enterprise Value is $982 Mil. Halfords Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 Mil. Therefore, Halfords Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.66.

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

HLFDF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.58   Med: 10.59   Max: 37.71
Current: 13.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Halfords Group was 37.71. The lowest was -32.58. And the median was 10.59.

HLFDF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
50.28% of 879 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.64 vs HLFDF: 13.70

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Halfords Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $697 Mil. Halfords Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 Mil. Halfords Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.31%.


Halfords Group  (OTCPK:HLFDF) 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) %.

Halfords Group'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 )
=71.859/696.9804
=10.31 %

Halfords Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $697 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Halfords Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 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.


Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Halfords 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.

Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Halfords Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Halfords Group 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 13.32 0.00 -26.88 0.00 9.51

HLFDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords 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.


Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Halfords Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=981.787/71.859
=13.66

Halfords Group's current Enterprise Value is $982 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Halfords Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 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 13.66 mean?
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Halfords Group and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 10.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #442 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Halfords Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Halfords Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 10.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64. Halfords Group's value of 13.66 is 0.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #442 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #442 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Halfords Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64. Halfords Group's value of 13.66 is 0.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.59 vs. the industry median of 13.64, Halfords Group 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 13.64, based on 879 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. Halfords Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 is 0.1% 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 Halfords Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halfords Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 10.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group (HLFDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.19, compared to a current price of $3.20 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 10.59 and 0.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.64. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66 as of Jul. 24, 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.20 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.19. GuruFocus considers Halfords Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLFDF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.66 (29% above median its 10-year median of 10.59)
  • GF Value™: $2.19 vs. price of $3.20 (46.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#442 of 879)

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


Halfords Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HFDl:UKHFD:UKHDK:Germany
Address Icknield Street Drive, Washford West, Redditch, Worcestershire, GBR, B98 0DE
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
63GF Score

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