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Levi StraussLEVI -2.52%85 EV-to-EBIT is 14.12 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 15.05. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 804 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks worse than 53.86% 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.
Levi Strauss's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $10,246 Mil.
Levi Strauss's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $757 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.
Levi Strauss EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Levi Strauss EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Levi Strauss'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, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Levi Strauss's current Enterprise Value is $10,693 Mil.
Levi Strauss's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $757 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.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.12 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #433 out of 804 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Levi Strauss' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Levi Strauss' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.12 is near median its 10-year median of 15.05. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.32. Levi Strauss' value of 14.12 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #433 out of 804 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' EV-to-EBIT compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #433 out of 804 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Levi Strauss in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.32. Levi Strauss' value of 14.12 is 6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.05 vs. the industry median of 13.32, Levi Strauss 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 13.32, based on 804 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. Levi Strauss's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.12 is 6% 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.39, compared to a current price of $24.36 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.05 and 6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.32. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.12 as of Jul. 18, 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.36 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.12 (near median its 10-year median of 15.05)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $24.36 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#433 of 804)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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