Future Retail (NSE:FRETAIL) EV-to-EBIT: -0.04 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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What is Future Retail EV-to-EBIT?

Future Retail NSE:FRETAIL 4 EV-to-EBIT is -0.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:FRETAIL with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Future Retail's Enterprise Value is ₹1,236 Mil. Future Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2021 was ₹-29,138 Mil. Therefore, Future Retail's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.04.

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

NSE:FRETAIL's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 13.64
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Future Retail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was ₹27,629 Mil. Future Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2021 was ₹-29,138 Mil. Future Retail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was -105.46%.


Future Retail  (NSE:FRETAIL) 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) %.

Future Retail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2021 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2021 )
=-29137.6/27629.3698
=-105.46 %

Future Retail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was ₹27,629 Mil.
Future Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2021 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-29,138 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.


Future Retail EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Future Retail EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future 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.

Future Retail EV-to-EBIT Chart

Future Retail Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21
EV-to-EBIT
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Future Retail Quarterly Data
Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21
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NSE:FRETAIL vs M, KSS, DDS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Future 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.


Future Retail EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Future Retail's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Future Retail EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1236.408/-29137.6
=-0.04

Future Retail's current Enterprise Value is ₹1,236 Mil.
Future Retail's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2021 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-29,138 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 -0.04 mean?
Future Retail (NSE:FRETAIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Future Retail and its competitors.
Is Future Retail's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Future Retail's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.04. Overall, Future Retail has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Retail's EV-to-EBIT compare to M and KSS?
Future Retail's EV-to-EBIT of -0.04 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64. 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 13.64, based on 879 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. 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 Future Retail and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Retail's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Retail stock overvalued right now?
Future Retail (NSE:FRETAIL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.04. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.04. Future Retail's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Future Retail (NSE:FRETAIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.04 as of Jul. 24, 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.

Future Retail Business Description

Address Off. Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road, Knowledge House, Shyam Nagar, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 060
Future Retail Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of multi-brand retail trading. The company's store networks are operated under various brand names, including Big Bazaar, easyday, fbb, and Foodhall. The company focuses on the hypermarket, supermarket, and home solutions segment.
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