QKLS (QKL Stores) EV-to-EBIT: 0.00 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT?

QKL Stores QKLS EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, QKL Stores's Enterprise Value is $0.0 Mil. QKL Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was $-27.3 Mil. Therefore, QKL Stores's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.00.

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

QKLS's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked ^*
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 13.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. QKL Stores's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was $61.2 Mil. QKL Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was $-27.3 Mil. QKL Stores's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was -44.54%.

QKL Stores (OTCPK:QKLS) 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) %.

QKL Stores's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2015 )	=	EBIT	/	Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2015 )
	=	-27.268	/	61.2224
	=	-44.54 %

QKL Stores's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was $61.2 Mil.
QKL Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-27.3 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.

QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QKL Stores's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT Chart

QKL Stores Annual Data

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EV-to-EBIT

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-1.49

-0.26

-4.51

-2.63

-2.25

QKL Stores Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBIT	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2.63	-2.00	-2.21	-2.54	-2.25

QKLS vs IFMK, HWIN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, QKL Stores'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.

QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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

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QKL Stores EV-to-EBIT Calculation

QKL Stores's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT	=	Enterprise Value (Today)	/	EBIT (TTM)
	=	0.000	/	-27.268
	=	0.00

QKL Stores's current Enterprise Value is $0.0 Mil.
QKL Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-27.3 Mil.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →

What does a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 mean?

QKL Stores (QKLS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on QKL Stores and its competitors.

Is QKL Stores' EV-to-EBIT too high?

QKL Stores' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00.

How does QKL Stores' EV-to-EBIT compare to IFMK and HWIN?

QKL Stores' EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. 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 - Defensive company?

The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.41, based on 261 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 QKL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QKL Stores's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?

QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Jul. 18, 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.

QKL Stores Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies BOM:532359 BOM:511153 TSXV:OG HKSE:08079 WAR:ORG IFMK HWIN TSE:2230 TSE:7515 TSE:7544 TSE:2687 TSE:3094 HKSE:00759 TSE:4380 TSE:2747 HKSE:01210 HKSE:00974 BKK:TNP XKRX:250000 LSE:MCLS

Address 4 Nanreyuan Street, Dongfeng Road, Zhuangyi Wang, Sartu District, Daqing, CHN, 163300

Website http://www.qklstoresinc.com

QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.