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Kontoor BrandsKTB -0.11%81 EV-to-EBIT is 14.68 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 14.18. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 829 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks worse than 57.3% on this metric.
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.
Kontoor Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,769 Mil.
Kontoor Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $357 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.
Kontoor Brands EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kontoor Brands EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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 Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kontoor Brands's current Enterprise Value is $5,236 Mil.
Kontoor Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $357 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.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.18. Over the past decade, Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.49 to 36.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #475 out of 829 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kontoor Brands' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 is near median its 10-year median of 14.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.49 to a high of 36.08. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.78. Kontoor Brands' value of 14.68 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #475 out of 829 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBIT compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #475 out of 829 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kontoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.78. Kontoor Brands' value of 14.68 is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kontoor Brands' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.49 to 36.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.18 vs. the industry median of 12.78, Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 12.78, based on 829 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. Kontoor Brands's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.68 is 14.9% 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 Kontoor Brands and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.67, compared to a current price of $73.59 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.18 and 14.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 12.78. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.68 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.
Is Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.59 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.67.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KTB:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.68 (near median its 10-year median of 14.18)
GF Value™: $74.67 vs. price of $73.59 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#475 of 829)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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