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Sprouts Farmers MarketSFM -0.23%88 EV-to-EBIT is 14.70 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 15.06. GuruFocus rates SFM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 259 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks worse than 57.92% 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,809 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $673 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.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sprouts Farmers Market's current Enterprise Value is $9,897 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $673 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.06. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.19 to 37.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #150 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 is near median its 10-year median of 15.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.19 to a high of 37.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 14.70 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #150 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-EBIT compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #150 out of 259 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 14.70 is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.19 to 37.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.06 vs. the industry median of 12.58, Sprouts Farmers Market 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 12.58, based on 259 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 is 16.9% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.73, compared to a current price of $85.95 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.06 and 16.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.58. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.95 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.73.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFM:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.70 (near median its 10-year median of 15.06)
GF Value™: $96.73 vs. price of $85.95 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#150 of 259)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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