The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) EV-to-EBIT: 89.98 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 278% Above Median

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NSE:WIPL The Western India Plywoods Ltd NSE:WIPL
78 GF Score
Price ₹168.50
GF Value ₹295.43
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT?

The Western India Plywoods NSE:WIPL -0.86% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 89.98 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 23.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:WIPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹295.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Forest Products companies, The Western India Plywoods ranks worse than 92.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, The Western India Plywoods's Enterprise Value is ₹1,466.7 Mil. The Western India Plywoods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16.3 Mil. Therefore, The Western India Plywoods's EV-to-EBIT for today is 89.98.

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

NSE:WIPL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.93   Med: 23.82   Max: 103.22
Current: 89.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of The Western India Plywoods was 103.22. The lowest was 10.93. And the median was 23.82.

NSE:WIPL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
92.27% of 194 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 14.685 vs NSE:WIPL: 89.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. The Western India Plywoods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,640.6 Mil. The Western India Plywoods's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16.3 Mil. The Western India Plywoods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.99%.


The Western India Plywoods  (NSE:WIPL) 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) %.

The Western India Plywoods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16.3/1640.59394
=0.99 %

The Western India Plywoods's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,640.6 Mil.
The Western India Plywoods'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 ₹16.3 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.


The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Western India Plywoods'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.

The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT Chart

The Western India Plywoods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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The Western India Plywoods Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 53.36 30.73 33.86 31.98 69.22

NSE:WIPL vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, The Western India Plywoods'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.


The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Western India Plywoods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Western India Plywoods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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The Western India Plywoods EV-to-EBIT Calculation

The Western India Plywoods's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1466.717/16.3
=89.98

The Western India Plywoods's current Enterprise Value is ₹1,466.7 Mil.
The Western India Plywoods'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 ₹16.3 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 89.98 mean?
The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 89.98 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Western India Plywoods and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 23.82. Over the past decade, The Western India Plywoods' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.93 to 103.22. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #179 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is The Western India Plywoods' EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Western India Plywoods' current EV-to-EBIT of 89.98 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 23.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.93 to a high of 103.22. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69. The Western India Plywoods' value of 89.98 is 512.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #179 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Western India Plywoods has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western India Plywoods' EV-to-EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #179 out of 194 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Western India Plywoods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69. The Western India Plywoods' value of 89.98 is 512.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Western India Plywoods' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.93 to 103.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.82 vs. the industry median of 14.69, The Western India Plywoods has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.69, based on 194 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. The Western India Plywoods's current EV-to-EBIT of 89.98 is 512.7% above 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 The Western India Plywoods and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Western India Plywoods's current EV-to-EBIT is 89.98, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 23.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western India Plywoods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹295.43, compared to a current price of ₹168.50 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 89.98, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 23.82 and 512.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.69. The Western India Plywoods' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 89.98 as of Aug. 12, 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 The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western India Plywoods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹168.50 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹295.43. GuruFocus considers The Western India Plywoods to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WIPL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 89.98 (278% above median its 10-year median of 23.82)
  • GF Value™: ₹295.43 vs. price of ₹168.50 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 512.7% above the Forest Products median (#179 of 194)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WIPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Western India Plywoods Business Description

Address Mill Road, Baliapatam, Kannur, KL, IND, 670010
The Western India Plywoods Ltd is a manufacturer of wood-based products. Its products include Plywood, Hard boards, Densified wood, Furniture, Wipress, Wooden flooring, and Others.
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