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Fonebox RetailNSE:FONEBOX +4.71%42 EV-to-EBIT is 7.40 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:FONEBOX with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fonebox Retail ranks better than 76.77% on this metric.
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Fonebox Retail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹328 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fonebox Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹100 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.
Fonebox Retail EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Fonebox Retail EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fonebox Retail'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.
NSE:FONEBOX vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Fonebox Retail'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.
Fonebox Retail EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fonebox Retail's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonebox Retail's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Fonebox Retail's current Enterprise Value is ₹741 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fonebox Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹100 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.
Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.40 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fonebox Retail and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, Fonebox Retail's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.71 to 71.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #204 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Fonebox Retail's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fonebox Retail's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.40 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 71.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90. Fonebox Retail's value of 7.40 is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #204 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fonebox Retail has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonebox Retail's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fonebox Retail ranks #204 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fonebox Retail in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90. Fonebox Retail's value of 7.40 is 42.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Fonebox Retail's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.71 to 71.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 12.90, Fonebox Retail 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 12.90, based on 878 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. Fonebox Retail's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.40 is 42.6% 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 Fonebox Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonebox Retail's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.40, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonebox Retail stock overvalued right now?
Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 7.40. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.40, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 42.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 12.90. Fonebox Retail's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Fonebox Retail (NSE:FONEBOX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.40 as of Sep. 01, 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.
Fonebox Retail Ltd is engaged in multi-brand retail selling of Smart Phones and allied accessories from manufacturers like Vivo, Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Nokia, Narzo, Redmi, Motorola, LG, and Micromax. It is also engaged in multi-brand retail selling of consumer durable electronics goods like laptops, Washing Machines, Smart TVs, Air Conditioners, Fridges, etc., from brands like TCL, Haier, Lloyd, Daikin, Voltas, Mi, Realme, and OnePlus. It mainly operates under the brand names of Fonebook and Fonebox and operates in stores across the state of Gujarat. The company's business activity falls within a single business segment of retail, and geographically it operates only in India.
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