HOFBF (Hofseth BioCare ASA) EV-to-EBIT: -8.34 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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HOFBF Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF
51 GF Score
Price $0.17
GF Value $0.26
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT?

Hofseth BioCare ASA HOFBF 51 EV-to-EBIT is -8.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFBF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 64020.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Enterprise Value is $94.07 Mil. Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.28 Mil. Therefore, Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.34.

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

HOFBF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.94   Med: -11.09   Max: -1.23
Current: -8.76

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hofseth BioCare ASA was -1.23. The lowest was -44.94. And the median was -11.09.

HOFBF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1562 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.1 vs HOFBF: -8.76

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $97.24 Mil. Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.28 Mil. Hofseth BioCare ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.60%.


Hofseth BioCare ASA  (OTCPK:HOFBF) 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) %.

Hofseth BioCare ASA'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 )
=-11.284/97.2396616
=-11.60 %

Hofseth BioCare ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $97.24 Mil.
Hofseth BioCare ASA'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 $-11.28 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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hofseth BioCare ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -10.06 -7.76 -8.34 -7.31 -7.72

HOFBF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare ASA'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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Hofseth BioCare ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=94.071/-11.284
=-8.34

Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Enterprise Value is $94.07 Mil.
Hofseth BioCare ASA'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 $-11.28 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 -8.34 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.34. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.10. 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 12.10, based on 1,562 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -8.34. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.34. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.34 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (HOFBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.

Key valuation signals for HOFBF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -8.34
  • GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $0.17 (35.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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