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MothercareLSE:MTC EV-to-EBIT is 0.69 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.31. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks better than 97.27% 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.
Mothercare's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £23.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £15.00 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.
Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Mothercare EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mothercare'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare'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.
Mothercare EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Mothercare's current Enterprise Value is £10.31 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £15.00 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.
Mothercare (LSE:MTC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.69 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mothercare and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #24 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mothercare's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.69 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.65. Mothercare's value of 0.69 is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #24 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Mothercare's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #24 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Mothercare in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.65. Mothercare's value of 0.69 is 94.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 13.65, Mothercare 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 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. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.69 is 94.9% 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 Mothercare 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. Mothercare's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.69, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mothercare (LSE:MTC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.03, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.69, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 94.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.65. 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 Mothercare (LSE:MTC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.69 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.
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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