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George WestonTSX:WN +2.22%83 EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 13.40. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks worse than 50.19% on this metric.
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George Weston's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$64,047 Mil.
George Weston'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 C$4,847 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.
George Weston EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
George Weston EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for George Weston'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, George Weston'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.
George Weston EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Weston's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
George Weston's current Enterprise Value is C$65,872 Mil.
George Weston'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 C$4,847 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.
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.40. Over the past decade, George Weston's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.72 to 21.11. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #131 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is George Weston's EV-to-EBIT too high?
George Weston's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 is near median its 10-year median of 13.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.72 to a high of 21.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. George Weston's value of 13.59 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #131 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #131 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places George Weston in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. George Weston's value of 13.59 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.72 to 21.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.40 vs. the industry median of 13.40, George Weston 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.40, 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. George Weston's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 is 1.4% 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 George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$84.06, compared to a current price of C$103.12 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.40 and 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.40. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 as of Jul. 16, 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$103.12 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.06.
GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.59 (near median its 10-year median of 13.40)
GF Value™: C$84.06 vs. price of C$103.12 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#131 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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