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KT&GLUX:KT&GC 91 EV-to-EBIT is 5.59 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.02. GuruFocus rates LUX:KT&GC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.37. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 40 Tobacco Products companies, KT&G ranks worse than 62.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KT&G's Enterprise Value is $6,657 Mil.
KT&G's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,190 Mil. Therefore, KT&G's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for KT&G's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:KT&GC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.28 Med: 7.02 Max: 12.44
Current: 11.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KT&G was 12.44. The lowest was 4.28. And the median was 7.02.
LUX:KT&GC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 62.5% of 40
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 9.93
vs LUX:KT&GC: 11.14
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.
KT&G's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,656 Mil.
KT&G's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,190 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.
KT&G EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KT&G EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KT&G'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 Tobacco subindustry, KT&G'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.
KT&G EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KT&G's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KT&G's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KT&G's current Enterprise Value is $6,657 Mil.
KT&G's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,190 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.
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.59 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KT&G and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, KT&G's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.28 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, KT&G ranks #25 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is KT&G's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KT&G's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.59 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.28 to a high of 12.44. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.93. KT&G's value of 5.59 is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KT&G ranks #25 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KT&G has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT&G's EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, KT&G ranks #25 out of 40 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KT&G in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.93. KT&G's value of 5.59 is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, KT&G's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.28 to 12.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 9.93, KT&G 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 9.93, based on 40 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. KT&G's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.59 is 43.7% 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 KT&G and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KT&G's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.59, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT&G stock overvalued right now?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 5.59. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.37, compared to a current price of $31.80 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.59, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 43.7% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 9.93. KT&G's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.59 as of Jul. 26, 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT&G stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.80 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.37.
Key valuation signals for LUX:KT&GC:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.59 (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: $23.37 vs. price of $31.80 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% below the Tobacco Products median (#25 of 40)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:KT&GC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. The company has four reportable divisions: Tobacco Business, Ginseng Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Business divisions. The Tobacco division handles tobacco manufacturing and sales, the Ginseng division focuses on manufacturing and sales of red ginseng products, the Real Estate division engages in real estate sales and rental activities, and the Other Business division includes manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tobacco Business.
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