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MetcashMCSHF -36.26%77 EV-to-EBIT is 11.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.74. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 60.69% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Metcash's Enterprise Value is $3,518 Mil.
Metcash's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $311 Mil. Therefore, Metcash's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.34 Med: 11.74 Max: 104.34
Current: 11.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Metcash was 104.34. The lowest was -83.34. And the median was 11.74.
MCSHF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 60.69% of 262
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.38
vs MCSHF: 11.44
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.
Metcash's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,865 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metcash's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $311 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.
Metcash EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Metcash EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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, Metcash'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.
Metcash EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Metcash's current Enterprise Value is $3,518 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metcash's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $311 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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.32 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #103 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Metcash's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Metcash's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.32 is near median its 10-year median of 11.74. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38. Metcash's value of 11.32 is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #103 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #103 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Metcash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38. Metcash's value of 11.32 is 15.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.74 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Metcash 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 13.38, based on 262 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. Metcash's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.32 is 15.4% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.74 and 15.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.38. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.32 as of Jul. 15, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.32 (near median its 10-year median of 11.74)
GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#103 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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