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Hooker FurnishingsHOFT +0.56%68 EV-to-EBIT is -9.16 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOFT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 322 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Hooker Furnishings ranks worse than 310558.7% 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.
Hooker Furnishings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $143.8 Mil.
Hooker Furnishings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.2 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.
Hooker Furnishings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hooker Furnishings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hooker Furnishings'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Hooker Furnishings'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.
Hooker Furnishings EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hooker Furnishings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hooker Furnishings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hooker Furnishings's current Enterprise Value is $166.6 Mil.
Hooker Furnishings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.2 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.
Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.16 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hooker Furnishings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Hooker Furnishings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hooker Furnishings' current EV-to-EBIT is -9.16. Based on the distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 322 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hooker Furnishings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hooker Furnishings' EV-to-EBIT compare to BSET and COOK?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 322 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hooker Furnishings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 12.61, based on 322 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 Hooker Furnishings and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hooker Furnishings's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hooker Furnishings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.64, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.16. Hooker Furnishings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Hooker Furnishings (HOFT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.16 as of Aug. 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 Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.64.
GuruFocus considers Hooker Furnishings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOFT:
EV-to-EBIT: -9.16
GF Value™: $12.64 vs. price of $14.30 (13.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hooker Furnishings Corp is a designer, marketer, and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories, and home decor for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. It is also domestically manufactured premium residential custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered furniture, and outdoor furniture. The company operates in four segments: Hooker Branded segment, Domestic Upholstery segment, and All Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Hooker Branded segment.
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