Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) EV-to-EBIT: 40.90 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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NZSE:FWL Foley Wines Ltd NZSE:FWL
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Price NZ$0.55
GF Value NZ$0.91
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What is Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT?

Foley Wines NZSE:FWL -1.80% 35 EV-to-EBIT is 40.90 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 21.87. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FWL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Foley Wines ranks worse than 86.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Foley Wines's Enterprise Value is NZ$95.46 Mil. Foley Wines's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2.33 Mil. Therefore, Foley Wines's EV-to-EBIT for today is 40.90.

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

NZSE:FWL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.86   Med: 21.87   Max: 85.81
Current: 40.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Foley Wines was 85.81. The lowest was 8.86. And the median was 21.87.

NZSE:FWL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.62% of 157 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 13.39 vs NZSE:FWL: 40.90

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Foley Wines's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$101.05 Mil. Foley Wines's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2.33 Mil. Foley Wines's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.31%.


Foley Wines  (NZSE:FWL) 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) %.

Foley Wines's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2.334/101.04804
=2.31 %

Foley Wines's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$101.05 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Foley Wines's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2.33 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.


Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Foley Wines'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.

Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT Chart

Foley Wines Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Foley Wines Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 23.85 0.00 87.39 0.00

NZSE:FWL vs BF.B: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Foley Wines'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.


Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Foley Wines's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Foley Wines EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Foley Wines's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=95.461/2.334
=40.90

Foley Wines's current Enterprise Value is NZ$95.46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Foley Wines's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$2.33 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 40.90 mean?
Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 40.90 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Foley Wines and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 21.87. Over the past decade, Foley Wines' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.86 to 85.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #136 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Foley Wines' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Foley Wines' current EV-to-EBIT of 40.90 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 21.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 85.81. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Foley Wines' value of 40.90 is 205.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #136 out of 157 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Foley Wines has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foley Wines' EV-to-EBIT compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #136 out of 157 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Foley Wines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Foley Wines' value of 40.90 is 205.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Foley Wines' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.86 to 85.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.87 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Foley Wines 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 13.39, based on 157 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. Foley Wines's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.90 is 205.5% 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 Foley Wines and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foley Wines's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.90, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 21.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foley Wines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.91, compared to a current price of NZ$0.55 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.90, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 21.87 and 205.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 13.39. Foley Wines' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.90 as of Sep. 03, 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.55 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.91. GuruFocus considers Foley Wines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FWL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 40.90 (87% above median its 10-year median of 21.87)
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.91 vs. price of NZ$0.55 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 205.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#136 of 157)

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


Foley Wines Business Description

Address 13 Waihopai Valley Road, RD6, Blenheim, MBH, NZL, 7276
Foley Wines Ltd is a wine company that produces table wines and markets and sells premium wines in New Zealand and various export markets. The company's vineyards are in Marlborough and Martinborough, New Zealand. The company earns majority of its revenue from sale of bottled wines. It sells its products in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.
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