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Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) 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.
Far Eastern Department Stores's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$83,142 Mil.
Far Eastern Department Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$4,578 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.
Far Eastern Department Stores EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Far Eastern Department Stores EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Department Stores subindustry, Far Eastern Department Stores'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.
Far Eastern Department Stores EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Far Eastern Department Stores's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern Department Stores's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Far Eastern Department Stores's current Enterprise Value is NT$83,212 Mil.
Far Eastern Department Stores's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$4,578 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.
Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.18 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.29. Over the past decade, Far Eastern Department Stores' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.73 to 29.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #594 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Far Eastern Department Stores' current EV-to-EBIT of 18.18 is near median its 10-year median of 18.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.73 to a high of 29.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Far Eastern Department Stores' value of 18.18 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #594 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern Department Stores has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern Department Stores' EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Far Eastern Department Stores ranks #594 out of 877 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Far Eastern Department Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Far Eastern Department Stores' value of 18.18 is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern Department Stores' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.73 to 29.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.29 vs. the industry median of 13.07, Far Eastern Department Stores 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.07, based on 877 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. Far Eastern Department Stores's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.18 is 39.1% 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 Far Eastern Department Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern Department Stores's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern Department Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.50, compared to a current price of NT$22.75 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.29 and 39.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.07. Far Eastern Department Stores' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.18 as of Aug. 21, 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 Far Eastern Department Stores (TPE:2903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern Department Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.75 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.50.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern Department Stores to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2903:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.18 (near median its 10-year median of 18.29)
GF Value™: NT$22.50 vs. price of NT$22.75 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#594 of 877)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the operation of department stores and supermarkets. It provides a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, gold and jewelry, household appliances, groceries, home furnishing products, consumer electronics, stationery goods, artworks, entertainment appliances, and sports and leisure goods. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from ROC, and the rest from China.
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