TescoTSCDF 84 EV-to-EBIT is 12.39 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 19.05. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 53.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Tesco's Enterprise Value is $52,901 Mil.
Tesco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $4,271 Mil. Therefore, Tesco's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesco's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSCDF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.69 Med: 19.05 Max: 39.27
Current: 12.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Tesco was 39.27. The lowest was -4.69. And the median was 19.05.
TSCDF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 53.26% of 261
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.35
vs TSCDF: 12.48
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.
Tesco's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $57,081 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $4,271 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.
Tesco EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Tesco EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesco'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Tesco's current Enterprise Value is $52,901 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $4,271 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.
Tesco (TSCDF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.39 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 19.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #122 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Tesco's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Tesco's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.39 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 19.05. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Tesco's value of 12.39 is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #122 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #122 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Tesco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Tesco's value of 12.39 is 7.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.05 vs. the industry median of 13.35, Tesco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.35, based on 261 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. Tesco's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.39 is 7.2% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.39, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 19.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.51, compared to a current price of $6.02 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.39, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 19.05 and 7.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.35. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.39 as of Jul. 10, 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.02 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.51.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.39 (35% below median its 10-year median of 19.05)
GF Value™: $5.51 vs. price of $6.02 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#122 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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