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KingfisherLSE:KGF +2.13%69 EV-to-EBIT is 14.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 12.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:KGF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kingfisher ranks worse than 52.51% 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.
Kingfisher's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £7,643 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kingfisher's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £502 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.
Kingfisher EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kingfisher EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingfisher'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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kingfisher'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.
Kingfisher EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kingfisher's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingfisher's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kingfisher's current Enterprise Value is £7,169 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kingfisher's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £502 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.
Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kingfisher and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 12.12. Over the past decade, Kingfisher's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.13 to 30.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #461 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Kingfisher's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kingfisher's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 30.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.65. Kingfisher's value of 14.28 is 4.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #461 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingfisher has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingfisher's EV-to-EBIT compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kingfisher ranks #461 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kingfisher in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.65. Kingfisher's value of 14.28 is 4.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingfisher's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.13 to 30.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.12 vs. the industry median of 13.65, Kingfisher 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.65, based on 878 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. Kingfisher's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.28 is 4.7% 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 Kingfisher and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingfisher's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 12.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingfisher stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £3.21 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.12 and 4.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.65. Kingfisher's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kingfisher (LSE:KGF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.28 as of Aug. 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 Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingfisher stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.21 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Kingfisher to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KGF:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.28 (18% above median its 10-year median of 12.12)
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £3.21 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#461 of 878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:KGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingfisher is a home improvement company with over 1,900 stores in seven countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koçtas. It is the second-largest do-it-yourself retailer in Europe, with a leading position in the UK and a number-two position in France, which together account for 81% of sales.
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