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HelloFresh SEHLFFF -10.86%59 EV-to-EBIT is 7.04 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates HLFFF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 80.69% on this metric.
HelloFresh SE (OTCPK:HLFFF) 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.
HelloFresh SE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $508 Mil.
HelloFresh SE'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 $66 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.
HelloFresh SE EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
HelloFresh SE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
HelloFresh SE's current Enterprise Value is $467 Mil.
HelloFresh SE'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 $66 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.
HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.04 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #50 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.04 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.88. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10. HelloFresh SE's value of 7.04 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #50 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #50 out of 259 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10. HelloFresh SE's value of 7.04 is 46.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 13.10, HelloFresh SE 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.10, based on 259 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. HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.04 is 46.3% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.04, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.86, compared to a current price of $3.94 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.04, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 46.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.10. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (HLFFF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.04 as of Aug. 11, 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 HelloFresh SE (HLFFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.94 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.86.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HLFFF:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.04 (41% below median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: $10.86 vs. price of $3.94 (63.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#50 of 259)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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