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VST IndustriesNSE:VSTIND +2.02%84 EV-to-EBIT is 9.74 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 15.37. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSTIND with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹352.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 40 Tobacco Products companies, VST Industries ranks better than 55% 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.
VST Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28,098 Mil.
VST Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3,487 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.
VST Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
VST Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VST Industries'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 Tobacco subindustry, VST Industries'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.
VST Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, VST Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VST Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
VST Industries's current Enterprise Value is ₹33,953 Mil.
VST Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3,487 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.
VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.74 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on VST Industries and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 15.37. Over the past decade, VST Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.86 to 27.23. According to the industry distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #18 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is VST Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
VST Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.74 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 27.23. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12. VST Industries' value of 9.74 is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #18 out of 40 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VST Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VST Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, VST Industries ranks #18 out of 40 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts VST Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12. VST Industries' value of 9.74 is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, VST Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.86 to 27.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.37 vs. the industry median of 10.12, VST Industries 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.12, based on 40 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. VST Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.74 is 3.7% 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 VST Industries and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VST Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.74, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 15.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VST Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹352.51, compared to a current price of ₹234.70 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.74, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.37 and 3.7% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.12. VST Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.74 as of Jul. 28, 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 VST Industries (NSE:VSTIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VST Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹234.70 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹352.51.
GuruFocus considers VST Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VSTIND:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.74 (37% below median its 10-year median of 15.37)
GF Value™: ₹352.51 vs. price of ₹234.70 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% below the Tobacco Products median (#18 of 40)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VSTIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VST Industries Ltd manufactures and distributes cigarettes and unmanufactured tobacco under the brand names Charms, Charminar, Gold, Moments, and Zaffran. The company operates its business out of India. In terms of revenue from operations, a majority comes from the sale of cigarettes and the remainder generally comes from the sale of unmanufactured tobacco. It has a single operating segment which is. Tobacco and related products. Geographical segments consist of sales within India and sales outside of India with a majority derived from India.
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