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J.JillJILL -1.34%72 EV-to-EBIT is 11.98 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates JILL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 882 Retail - Cyclical companies, J.Jill ranks better than 54.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, J.Jill's Enterprise Value is $468.8 Mil.
J.Jill's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $39.1 Mil. Therefore, J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
JILL'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -561.3 Med: 7.19 Max: 17.5
Current: 11.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of J.Jill was 17.50. The lowest was -561.30. And the median was 7.19.
JILL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 54.54% of 882
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.01
vs JILL: 11.98
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.
J.Jill's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $372.6 Mil.
J.Jill'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 $39.1 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.
J.Jill EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
J.Jill EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J.Jill'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 Apparel Retail subindustry, J.Jill'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.
J.Jill EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
J.Jill's current Enterprise Value is $468.8 Mil.
J.Jill'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 $39.1 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.
J.Jill (JILL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.98 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on J.Jill and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #401 out of 882 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT too high?
J.Jill's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.98 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 7.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.01. J.Jill's value of 11.98 is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #401 out of 882 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, J.Jill has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.Jill's EV-to-EBIT compare to ZUMZ and CURV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #401 out of 882 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts J.Jill in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.01. J.Jill's value of 11.98 is 7.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 13.01, J.Jill 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.01, based on 882 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. J.Jill's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.98 is 7.9% 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 J.Jill and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J.Jill's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.Jill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill (JILL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.79, compared to a current price of $19.17 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 7.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.01. J.Jill's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 J.Jill (JILL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98 as of Sep. 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 J.Jill (JILL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.17 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.79.
GuruFocus considers J.Jill to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JILL:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.98 (67% above median its 10-year median of 7.19)
GF Value™: $21.79 vs. price of $19.17 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#401 of 882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JILL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.Jill Inc is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company's products are marketed under the J.Jill brand name and sold through its two channels: its e-commerce platform and catalog (Direct) and its retail stores (Retail). J.Jill caters to a distinctive set of women, typically forty-five years and older, offering them various apparel products, footwear, and accessories, comprising shirts, dresses, tops and tees, sweaters, pants and jeans, jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, scarves, etc. The company's operating segments consist of its Retail channels, which derive maximum revenue, and Direct channels. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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