TR (Tootsie Roll Industries) EV-to-EBIT: 10.12 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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TR Tootsie Roll Industries Inc TR
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Price $38.58
GF Value $31.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Tootsie Roll Industries TR +2.83% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 10.12 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 23.22. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 60.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Tootsie Roll Industries's Enterprise Value is $2,808.9 Mil. Tootsie Roll Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $277.7 Mil. Therefore, Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.12.

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

TR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.82   Med: 23.22   Max: 36.11
Current: 10.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Tootsie Roll Industries was 36.11. The lowest was 9.82. And the median was 23.22.

TR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
60.51% of 1560 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.97 vs TR: 10.12

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Tootsie Roll Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,054.7 Mil. Tootsie Roll Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $277.7 Mil. Tootsie Roll Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.09%.


Tootsie Roll Industries  (NYSE:TR) 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) %.

Tootsie Roll Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=277.658/3054.71512
=9.09 %

Tootsie Roll Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,054.7 Mil.
Tootsie Roll Industries'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 $277.7 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.


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tootsie Roll Industries'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.

Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Tootsie Roll Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Tootsie Roll Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TR vs SOWG, RMCF, MDLZ: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.


Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Tootsie Roll Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Tootsie Roll Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2808.865/277.658
=10.12

Tootsie Roll Industries's current Enterprise Value is $2,808.9 Mil.
Tootsie Roll Industries'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 $277.7 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 10.12 mean?
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.12 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 23.22. Over the past decade, Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.82 to 36.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #616 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.12 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 23.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.82 to a high of 36.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 10.12 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #616 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #616 out of 1560 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Tootsie Roll Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 10.12 is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Tootsie Roll Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.82 to 36.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.22 vs. the industry median of 11.97, Tootsie Roll Industries 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 11.97, based on 1,560 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.12 is 15.5% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tootsie Roll Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.12, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 23.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.58, compared to a current price of $38.58 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.12, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 23.22 and 15.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.97. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.12 as of Jul. 27, 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.58 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.58. GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.12 (56% below median its 10-year median of 23.22)
  • GF Value™: $31.58 vs. price of $38.58 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 15.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#616 of 1560)

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


Tootsie Roll Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges TROLB:USA
Address 7401 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60629
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
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