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Shake ShackSHAK -0.94%80 EV-to-EBIT is 54.55 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 31.98. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks worse than 88.64% 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.
Shake Shack's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,933 Mil.
Shake Shack'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 $67 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.
Shake Shack EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Shake Shack EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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 Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Shake Shack's current Enterprise Value is $3,665 Mil.
Shake Shack'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 $67 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.
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 54.55 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #234 out of 264 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Shake Shack's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Shake Shack's current EV-to-EBIT of 54.55 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 31.98. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.91. Shake Shack's value of 54.55 is 222.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #234 out of 264 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's EV-to-EBIT compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #234 out of 264 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.91. Shake Shack's value of 54.55 is 222.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.98 vs. the industry median of 16.91, Shake Shack 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.91, based on 264 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. Shake Shack's current EV-to-EBIT of 54.55 is 222.6% 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current EV-to-EBIT is 54.55, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 31.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.26, compared to a current price of $69.89 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 54.55, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 31.98 and 222.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.91. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 54.55 as of Aug. 29, 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $69.89 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.26.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHAK:
EV-to-EBIT: 54.55 (71% above median its 10-year median of 31.98)
GF Value™: $120.26 vs. price of $69.89 (41.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.6% above the Restaurants median (#234 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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