Socfinaf (LUX:SOFAF) EV-to-EBIT: 4.30 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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LUX:SOFAF Socfinaf SA LUX:SOFAF
72 GF Score
Price €24.20
GF Value €13.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT?

Socfinaf LUX:SOFAF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 4.30 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates LUX:SOFAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Socfinaf ranks better than 90.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Socfinaf's Enterprise Value is €560.0 Mil. Socfinaf's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €130.2 Mil. Therefore, Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LUX:SOFAF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1258.11   Med: 5.13   Max: 19.34
Current: 4.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Socfinaf was 19.34. The lowest was -1258.11. And the median was 5.13.

LUX:SOFAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90.48% of 1555 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.04 vs LUX:SOFAF: 4.30

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Socfinaf's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €560.1 Mil. Socfinaf's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €130.2 Mil. Socfinaf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.25%.


Socfinaf  (LUX:SOFAF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Socfinaf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=130.203/560.0534
=23.25 %

Socfinaf's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €560.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Socfinaf's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €130.2 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.


Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socfinaf'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.

Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT Chart

Socfinaf Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.25 3.35 4.52 3.26 4.30

Socfinaf Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.52 0.00 3.26 0.00 4.30

LUX:SOFAF vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Socfinaf'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.


Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Socfinaf EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=560.046/130.203
=4.30

Socfinaf's current Enterprise Value is €560.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Socfinaf's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €130.2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 4.30 mean?
Socfinaf (LUX:SOFAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.30 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Socfinaf and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Socfinaf ranks #148 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Socfinaf's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.30 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. Socfinaf's value of 4.30 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socfinaf ranks #148 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socfinaf has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socfinaf's EV-to-EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Socfinaf ranks #148 out of 1555 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Socfinaf in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. Socfinaf's value of 4.30 is 64.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 12.04, Socfinaf 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.04, based on 1,555 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. Socfinaf's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.30 is 64.3% 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 Socfinaf and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socfinaf's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.30, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socfinaf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socfinaf (LUX:SOFAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.01, compared to a current price of €24.20 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.30, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 64.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.04. Socfinaf's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Socfinaf (LUX:SOFAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.30 as of Aug. 09, 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 Socfinaf (LUX:SOFAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socfinaf stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.20 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.01. GuruFocus considers Socfinaf to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:SOFAF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.30 (16% below median its 10-year median of 5.13)
  • GF Value™: €13.01 vs. price of €24.20 (86% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#148 of 1555)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SOFAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socfinaf Business Description

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Address No. 41, boulevard Prince Henri, Luxembourg, LUX, 1724
Socfinaf SA is a Luxemburg-based company that along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the management of a portfolio of holdings that mainly focus on the exploitation of tropical oil palm and rubber plantations in Africa. Its products include Rubber, Palm oil, and Seeds.
72GF Score

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