Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) EV-to-EBIT: 3.05 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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JSE:QFH Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd JSE:QFH
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Price R8.19
GF Value R8.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Quantum Foods Holdings JSE:QFH 77 EV-to-EBIT is 3.05 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks better than 93.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Quantum Foods Holdings's Enterprise Value is R1,311 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R430 Mil. Therefore, Quantum Foods Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.05.

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

JSE:QFH' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.16   Med: 4.47   Max: 31.57
Current: 3.05

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Quantum Foods Holdings was 31.57. The lowest was -111.16. And the median was 4.47.

JSE:QFH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93.74% of 1565 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.39 vs JSE:QFH: 3.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Quantum Foods Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,066 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R430 Mil. Quantum Foods Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.82%.


Quantum Foods Holdings  (JSE:QFH) 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) %.

Quantum Foods Holdings'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 )
=430.141/2065.90134
=20.82 %

Quantum Foods Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,066 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Quantum Foods Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R430 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.


Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum Foods Holdings'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.

Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Quantum Foods Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.15 29.00 -33.17 11.32 3.43

Quantum Foods Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 11.32 0.00 3.43 0.00

JSE:QFH vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Quantum Foods Holdings'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.


Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Quantum Foods Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Foods Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Quantum Foods Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Quantum Foods Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1311.079/430.141
=3.05

Quantum Foods Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R1,311 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Quantum Foods Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R430 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 3.05 mean?
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.05 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #98 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.05 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 3.05 is 75.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #98 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #98 out of 1565 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Quantum Foods Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 3.05 is 75.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 12.39, Quantum Foods Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.39, based on 1,565 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.05 is 75.4% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Foods Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.05, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.45, compared to a current price of R8.19 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.05, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 75.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.39. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.05 as of Sep. 12, 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R8.19 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.45. GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.05 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
  • GF Value™: R8.45 vs. price of R8.19 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#98 of 1565)

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


Quantum Foods Holdings Business Description

Address 11 Main Road, Wellington, WC, ZAF, 7655
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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