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RCL FoodsJSE:RCL -2.38%31 EV-to-EBIT is 5.85 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 7.01. GuruFocus rates JSE:RCL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, RCL Foods ranks better than 83.82% on this metric.
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RCL Foods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R8,511 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RCL Foods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R1,338 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.
RCL Foods EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
RCL Foods EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RCL Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, RCL Foods'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.
RCL Foods EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RCL Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RCL Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
RCL Foods's current Enterprise Value is R7,821 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RCL Foods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R1,338 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.
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on RCL Foods and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #253 out of 1564 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is RCL Foods' EV-to-EBIT too high?
RCL Foods' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. RCL Foods' value of 5.85 is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #253 out of 1564 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RCL Foods has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCL Foods' EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #253 out of 1564 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places RCL Foods in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. RCL Foods' value of 5.85 is 52.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 12.39, RCL Foods 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 1,564 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. RCL Foods's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 is 52.8% 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 RCL Foods 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. RCL Foods's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 7.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCL Foods stock overvalued right now?
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 5.85. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 52.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.39. RCL Foods' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85 as of Sep. 05, 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.
RCL Foods Ltd is a South African food manufacturer that produces Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman's pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail, and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products. Its operating segments include Groceries, Baking, and Sugar.
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