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Lewis GroupLWSGF 93 EV-to-EBIT is 2.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 93/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 87.76% 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.
Lewis Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.89 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.
Lewis Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lewis Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lewis Group's current Enterprise Value is $212.25 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.89 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.89 to 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Lewis Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.66 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 8.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. Lewis Group's value of 2.66 is 80.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lewis Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. Lewis Group's value of 2.66 is 80.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.89 to 8.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 13.49, Lewis Group 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 13.49, based on 874 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. Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.66 is 80.3% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.66, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 2.66. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.66, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 80.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.49. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.66 as of Jul. 20, 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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