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Hi-Lai Foods CoROCO:1268 83 EV-to-EBIT is 10.97 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$184.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 267 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$8,009 Mil.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$741 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$8,131 Mil.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$741 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.97 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 14.53. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.26 to 524.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #64 out of 267 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.97 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.26 to a high of 524.33. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.79. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 10.97 is 34.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #64 out of 267 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #64 out of 267 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hi-Lai Foods Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.79. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 10.97 is 34.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.26 to 524.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 16.79, Hi-Lai Foods Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.79, based on 267 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.97 is 34.7% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.97, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$184.77, compared to a current price of NT$172.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.97, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 34.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.79. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.97 as of Sep. 15, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$172.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$184.77.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.97 (25% below median its 10-year median of 14.53)
GF Value™: NT$184.77 vs. price of NT$172.00 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% below the Restaurants median (#64 of 267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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