Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) EV-to-EBIT: 48.49 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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SAU:9564 Horizon Foods Co SAU:9564
61 GF Score
Price ﷼34.02
GF Value ﷼53.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT?

Horizon Foods Co SAU:9564 -3.08% 61 EV-to-EBIT is 48.49 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 38.80. GuruFocus rates SAU:9564 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼53.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Horizon Foods Co ranks worse than 89.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Horizon Foods Co's Enterprise Value is ﷼269.29 Mil. Horizon Foods Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼5.55 Mil. Therefore, Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 48.49.

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

SAU:9564' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.52   Med: 38.8   Max: 179.55
Current: 48.49

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Horizon Foods Co was 179.55. The lowest was 18.52. And the median was 38.80.

SAU:9564's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
89.72% of 1566 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.485 vs SAU:9564: 48.49

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Horizon Foods Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼277.93 Mil. Horizon Foods Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼5.55 Mil. Horizon Foods Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.00%.


Horizon Foods Co  (SAU:9564) 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) %.

Horizon Foods Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5.553/277.925
=2.00 %

Horizon Foods Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼277.93 Mil.
Horizon 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 ﷼5.55 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.


Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horizon 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.

Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Horizon Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 52.83 27.65 43.51

Horizon Foods Co Quarterly Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.09 19.65 43.51 42.88 50.05

SAU:9564 vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Horizon 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.


Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Horizon Foods Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=269.285/5.553
=48.49

Horizon Foods Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼269.29 Mil.
Horizon 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 ﷼5.55 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 48.49 mean?
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) has a EV-to-EBIT of 48.49 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 38.80. Over the past decade, Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.52 to 179.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #1405 out of 1566 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Horizon Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 48.49 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.52 to a high of 179.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.49. Horizon Foods Co's value of 48.49 is 288.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #1405 out of 1566 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Horizon Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Foods Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #1405 out of 1566 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Horizon Foods Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.49. Horizon Foods Co's value of 48.49 is 288.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Foods Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.52 to 179.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.80 vs. the industry median of 12.49, Horizon Foods Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.49, based on 1,566 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. Horizon Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 48.49 is 288.4% 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 Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Foods Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 48.49, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 38.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼53.35, compared to a current price of ﷼34.02 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 48.49, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.80 and 288.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.49. Horizon Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564), the current EV-to-EBIT is 48.49 as of Sep. 10, 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼34.02 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼53.35. GuruFocus considers Horizon Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9564:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 48.49 (25% above median its 10-year median of 38.80)
  • GF Value™: ﷼53.35 vs. price of ﷼34.02 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 288.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1405 of 1566)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Horizon Foods Co Business Description

Address Third Industrial Area, Dammam, SAU, 34857
Horizon Foods Co is engaged in the production and processing of poultry, rabbits, and other birds, as well as chilled and frozen meats. Its activities include meat and poultry cutting, processing, packaging, and the production of meat-based products such as sausages and burgers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of its products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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