Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) EV-to-EBIT: 15.31 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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What is Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT?

Boxer Retail JSE:BOX +0.14% 21 EV-to-EBIT is 15.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 12.84. GuruFocus rates JSE:BOX with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Boxer Retail ranks worse than 58.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Boxer Retail's Enterprise Value is R40,747 Mil. Boxer Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R2,661 Mil. Therefore, Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.31.

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

JSE:BOX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.27   Med: 12.84   Max: 17.96
Current: 15.31

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Boxer Retail was 17.96. The lowest was 11.27. And the median was 12.84.

JSE:BOX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
58.54% of 878 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.37 vs JSE:BOX: 15.31

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Boxer Retail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R36,933 Mil. Boxer Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R2,661 Mil. Boxer Retail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.20%.


Boxer Retail  (JSE:BOX) 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) %.

Boxer Retail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=2661/36933.16127
=7.20 %

Boxer Retail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R36,933 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Boxer Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R2,661 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.


Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boxer Retail'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.

Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT Chart

Boxer Retail Annual Data
Trend Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 15.13 13.88

Boxer Retail Semi-Annual Data
Feb22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 15.13 0.00 13.88

JSE:BOX vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Boxer Retail'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.


Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Boxer Retail EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=40746.812/2661
=15.31

Boxer Retail's current Enterprise Value is R40,747 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Boxer Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R2,661 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 15.31 mean?
Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Boxer Retail and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 12.84. Over the past decade, Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.27 to 17.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Boxer Retail ranks #514 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Boxer Retail's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.31 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.27 to a high of 17.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. Boxer Retail's value of 15.31 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boxer Retail ranks #514 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boxer Retail has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boxer Retail's EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Boxer Retail ranks #514 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Boxer Retail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. Boxer Retail's value of 15.31 is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Boxer Retail's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.27 to 17.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.84 vs. the industry median of 13.37, Boxer Retail has consistently been above 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 13.37, based on 878 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. Boxer Retail's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.31 is 14.5% above 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 Boxer Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boxer Retail's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.31, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 12.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boxer Retail stock overvalued right now?
Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 15.31. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.31, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.84 and 14.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.37. Boxer Retail's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.31 as of Aug. 11, 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.

Boxer Retail Business Description

Address 41 The Boulevard, PO Box 370, Westend Office Park, Westville, NL, ZAF, 3630
Boxer Retail Ltd is engaged in the retail of food, health and beauty products, general merchandise and liquor, and additional value-added services, in South Africa and Eswatini. The group has one operating segment, namely Boxer Group which includes all retail operations under the Boxer Superstores, Boxer Build and Boxer Liquors brands selling products such as groceries, general merchandise and liquor.
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