SCLZF (Scales) EV-to-EBIT: 8.13 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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SCLZF Scales Corp Ltd SCLZF
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What is Scales EV-to-EBIT?

Scales SCLZF 100 EV-to-EBIT is 8.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 12.87. GuruFocus rates SCLZF with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Scales ranks better than 70.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Scales's Enterprise Value is $677.3 Mil. Scales's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $83.3 Mil. Therefore, Scales's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.13.

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

SCLZF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.38   Med: 12.87   Max: 20.92
Current: 8.23

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Scales was 20.92. The lowest was 7.38. And the median was 12.87.

SCLZF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
70.88% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.96 vs SCLZF: 8.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Scales's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $484.4 Mil. Scales's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $83.3 Mil. Scales's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.19%.


Scales  (OTCPK:SCLZF) 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) %.

Scales'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 )
=83.258/484.4075
=17.19 %

Scales's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $484.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scales's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $83.3 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.


Scales EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Scales EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scales'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.

Scales EV-to-EBIT Chart

Scales Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Scales Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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SCLZF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Scales'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.


Scales EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Scales EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=677.257/83.258
=8.13

Scales's current Enterprise Value is $677.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scales's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $83.3 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 8.13 mean?
Scales (SCLZF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Scales and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 12.87. Over the past decade, Scales' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.38 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Scales ranks #454 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Scales' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Scales' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.38 to a high of 20.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. Scales' value of 8.13 is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scales ranks #454 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scales has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scales' EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Scales ranks #454 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Scales in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. Scales' value of 8.13 is 32% below this benchmark. Historically, Scales' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.38 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.87 vs. the industry median of 11.96, Scales 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.96, based on 1,559 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. Scales's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 is 32% 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 Scales and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scales's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scales stock overvalued right now?
Scales (SCLZF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.63, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.87 and 32% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.96. Scales' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Scales (SCLZF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 Scales (SCLZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scales stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.63.

Key valuation signals for SCLZF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.13 (37% below median its 10-year median of 12.87)
  • GF Value™: $2.63 vs. price of $2.50 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#454 of 1559)

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


Scales Business Description

Other Exchanges SCL:New ZealandS05:Germany
Address 52 Cashel Street, Christchurch, NZL, 8013
Scales Corp Ltd is a company engaged in agribusiness activities. It is principally engaged in the manufacture and trade of food ingredients, growing apples, operating processing facilities, exporting products, providing logistics services and providing insurance services to companies within the Group. The company's operating segments are Global Proteins, Horticulture, Logistics, and Others. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from the Global Proteins segment, which is engaged in the processing and marketing of proteins such as pet food ingredients, edible meat, and offal products. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Asia and the rest from New Zealand, North America, Europe, and other regions.
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