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Lifetime BrandsLCUT -1.02%54 EV-to-EBIT is 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates LCUT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lifetime Brands ranks better than 66.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LCUT'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.31 Med: 14.67 Max: 168.17
Current: 8.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lifetime Brands was 168.17. The lowest was -38.31. And the median was 14.67.
LCUT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 66.04% of 321
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 12.64
vs LCUT: 8.27
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.
Lifetime Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $450.0 Mil.
Lifetime 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 $56.6 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.
Lifetime Brands EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lifetime Brands EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifetime 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime 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.
Lifetime Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lifetime Brands's current Enterprise Value is $467.7 Mil.
Lifetime 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 $56.6 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.
Lifetime Brands (LCUT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 14.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #109 out of 321 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Lifetime Brands' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lifetime Brands' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.27 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.67. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.64. Lifetime Brands' value of 8.27 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #109 out of 321 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' EV-to-EBIT compare to COOK and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #109 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Lifetime Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.64. Lifetime Brands' value of 8.27 is 34.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 12.64, Lifetime Brands 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 12.64, based on 321 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. Lifetime Brands's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.27 is 34.6% 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 Lifetime Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifetime Brands's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.27, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 14.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands (LCUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $9.29 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.27, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 34.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 12.64. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Lifetime Brands (LCUT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 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 Lifetime Brands (LCUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.29 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers Lifetime Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LCUT:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.27 (44% below median its 10-year median of 14.67)
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $9.29 (66.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#109 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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