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The North West CoTSX:NWC -0.63%79 EV-to-EBIT is 12.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 12.94. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks better than 53.05% on this metric.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.
The North West Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$2,772 Mil.
The North West Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$216 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.
The North West Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The North West Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West Co'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, The North West Co'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.
The North West Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The North West Co's current Enterprise Value is C$2,672 Mil.
The North West Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$216 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.94. Over the past decade, The North West Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.36 to 17.96. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #123 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is The North West Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The North West Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.38 is near median its 10-year median of 12.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.36 to a high of 17.96. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. The North West Co's value of 12.38 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #123 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #123 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts The North West Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. The North West Co's value of 12.38 is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.36 to 17.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.94 vs. the industry median of 13.05, The North West Co 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 13.05, based on 262 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. The North West Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.38 is 5.1% 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 The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.90, compared to a current price of C$48.78 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.94 and 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.05. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$48.78 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.90.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.38 (near median its 10-year median of 12.94)
GF Value™: C$47.90 vs. price of C$48.78 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#123 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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