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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 EV-to-EBIT is 5.78 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 11.68. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 260 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks better than 88.08% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, M&Z's Enterprise Value is €28.32 Mil.
M&Z's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.90 Mil. Therefore, M&Z's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&Z's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MZ'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.75 Med: 11.68 Max: 14.93
Current: 5.79
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of M&Z was 14.93. The lowest was 5.75. And the median was 11.68.
MAL:MZ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 88.08% of 260
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.59
vs MAL:MZ: 5.79
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.
M&Z's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €30.05 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Z's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.90 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.
M&Z EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
M&Z EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&Z'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 Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z'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.
M&Z EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
M&Z's current Enterprise Value is €28.32 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Z's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.90 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.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on M&Z and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 11.68. Over the past decade, M&Z's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.75 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #31 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is M&Z's EV-to-EBIT too high?
M&Z's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 11.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.75 to a high of 14.93. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. M&Z's value of 5.78 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #31 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #31 out of 260 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places M&Z in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. M&Z's value of 5.78 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, M&Z's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.75 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.68 vs. the industry median of 13.59, M&Z 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.59, based on 260 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. M&Z's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.78 is 57.5% 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 M&Z and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Z's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 11.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 11.68 and 57.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.59. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.78 as of Aug. 02, 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.78 (51% below median its 10-year median of 11.68)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.56 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#31 of 260)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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