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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) 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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD396.6 Mil.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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 KWD34.0 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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBIT Chart
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Enterprise Value is KWD412.7 Mil.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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 KWD34.0 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.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.14 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 10.65. Over the past decade, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.70 to 12.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #514 out of 1084 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.14 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.70 to a high of 12.85. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 12.14 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #514 out of 1084 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #514 out of 1084 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 12.14 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.70 to 12.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 13.10, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.10, based on 1,084 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. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.14 is 7.3% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.14, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 10.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.89, compared to a current price of KWD0.92 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.14, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 7.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.10. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 6 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.14 as of Sep. 04, 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.92 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.89.
GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.14 (14% above median its 10-year median of 10.65)
GF Value™: KWD0.89 vs. price of KWD0.92 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#514 of 1084)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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