JDWPF (Wetherspoon (J D)) EV-to-EBIT: 13.37 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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JDWPF Wetherspoon (J D) PLC JDWPF
77 GF Score
Price $9.26
GF Value $10.84
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What is Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT?

Wetherspoon (J D) JDWPF +4.87% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 15.45. GuruFocus rates JDWPF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks better than 66.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Wetherspoon (J D)'s Enterprise Value is $2,653 Mil. Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $198 Mil. Therefore, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

JDWPF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.9   Med: 15.45   Max: 28.16
Current: 12.44

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Wetherspoon (J D) was 28.16. The lowest was -65.90. And the median was 15.45.

JDWPF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
66.54% of 263 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.74 vs JDWPF: 12.44

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was $2,552 Mil. Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $198 Mil. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 7.78%.


Wetherspoon (J D)  (OTCPK:JDWPF) 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) %.

Wetherspoon (J D)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=198.489/2552.302147
=7.78 %

Wetherspoon (J D)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was $2,552 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $198 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.


Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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.

Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT Chart

Wetherspoon (J D) Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.93 24.75 12.17 15.22 12.68

Wetherspoon (J D) Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
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 12.17 0.00 15.22 0.00 12.68

JDWPF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.


Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2653.407/198.489
=13.37

Wetherspoon (J D)'s current Enterprise Value is $2,653 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $198 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 13.37 mean?
Wetherspoon (J D) (JDWPF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #88 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.45. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.74. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 13.37 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #88 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #88 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Wetherspoon (J D) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.74. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 13.37 is 20.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.45 vs. the industry median of 16.74, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.74, based on 263 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 13.37 is 20.1% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 15.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Wetherspoon (J D) (JDWPF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.37. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $9.26 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 15.45 and 20.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.74. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (JDWPF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 as of Aug. 03, 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (JDWPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.26 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.

Key valuation signals for JDWPF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.37 (13% below median its 10-year median of 15.45)
  • GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $9.26 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.1% below the Restaurants median (#88 of 263)

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


Wetherspoon (J D) Business Description

Other Exchanges JDWl:UKJDW:UK0QW:Germany
Address Wetherspoon House, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford, GBR, WD24 4QL
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
77GF Score

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