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The Honest CoHNST -1.88%60 EV-to-EBIT is -19.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNST with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Honest Co ranks worse than 64143.62% on this metric.
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.
The Honest Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $252.7 Mil.
The Honest Co'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 $-16.9 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.
The Honest Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Honest Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Honest Co'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Honest Co'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.
The Honest Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Honest Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Honest Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Honest Co's current Enterprise Value is $322.6 Mil.
The Honest Co'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 $-16.9 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.
The Honest Co (HNST) has a EV-to-EBIT of -19.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Honest Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #999999 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is The Honest Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Honest Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -19.13. Based on the distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #999999 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Honest Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Honest Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MAGN and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Honest Co ranks #999999 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Honest Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.96, based on 1,559 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 The Honest Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Honest Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -19.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Honest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co (HNST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.81, compared to a current price of $3.65 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -19.13. The Honest Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 The Honest Co (HNST), the current EV-to-EBIT is -19.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 The Honest Co (HNST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Honest Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.65 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.81.
GuruFocus considers The Honest Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNST:
EV-to-EBIT: -19.13
GF Value™: $2.81 vs. price of $3.65 (29.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Honest Co Inc is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products for everyone from babies to adults. By combining thoughtful design with science-based innovation, the company delivers personal care products for everyone from babies to adults, spanning categories across wipes, personal care, diapers, and beauty. It has three product categories namely; Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness, out of which the majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes. The company operates only in the United States.
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