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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD36.86 Mil.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 KWD2.98 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Enterprise Value is KWD35.66 Mil.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 KWD2.98 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.98 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #472 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 11.98 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #472 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #472 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 11.98 is 10.4% above this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.85, based on 858 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. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.98 is 10.4% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.33, compared to a current price of KWD0.37 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98 and 10.4% above the Business Services industry median of 10.85. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.98 as of Sep. 07, 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.37 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.33.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.98
GF Value™: KWD0.33 vs. price of KWD0.37 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Business Services median (#472 of 858)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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