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SeaboardSEB -2.52%75 EV-to-EBIT is 7.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates SEB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $4,053.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Conglomerates companies, Seaboard ranks better than 74.94% on this metric.
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.
Seaboard's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,065 Mil.
Seaboard'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 $679 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.
Seaboard EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Seaboard EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seaboard'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Seaboard'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.
Seaboard EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Seaboard's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seaboard's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Seaboard's current Enterprise Value is $4,807 Mil.
Seaboard'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 $679 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.
Seaboard (SEB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Seaboard and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, Seaboard's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.72 to 117.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Seaboard ranks #113 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Seaboard's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Seaboard's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.08 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.72 to a high of 117.23. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. Seaboard's value of 7.08 is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seaboard ranks #113 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seaboard has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seaboard's EV-to-EBIT compare to GHC and OTTR?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Seaboard ranks #113 out of 451 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Seaboard in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. Seaboard's value of 7.08 is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Seaboard's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.72 to 117.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 11.54, Seaboard 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.54, based on 451 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. Seaboard's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.08 is 38.6% 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 Seaboard and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seaboard's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.08, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seaboard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seaboard (SEB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4,053.44, compared to a current price of $4,195.01 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.08, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 38.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.54. Seaboard's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Seaboard (SEB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.08 as of Aug. 06, 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 Seaboard (SEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seaboard stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4,195.01 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4,053.44.
GuruFocus considers Seaboard to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SEB:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.08 (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: $4,053.44 vs. price of $4,195.01 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Conglomerates median (#113 of 451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seaboard Corp is a diversified group of companies that operate in agricultural, energy, and ocean transport businesses. The company is engaged in hog production, biofuel production, and pork processing in the United States; commodity trading and grain processing in Africa and South America; cargo shipping services in the U.S., Caribbean and Central and South America; sugar and alcohol production in Argentina; and electric power generation in the Dominican Republic. It also has an equity method investment in Butterball, LLC, a producer and processor of turkey products. The group's operating segments are; pork, commodity trading and milling, marine, liquid fuels, power, turkey, and others. It operates in 45 countries, with a concentration in the Caribbean, Central and South American region.
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