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Village Super MarketVLGEA +0.42%59 EV-to-EBIT is 10.38 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 8.98. GuruFocus rates VLGEA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Village Super Market ranks better than 65.52% on this metric.
Village Super Market (NAS:VLGEA) 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.
Village Super Market's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $830 Mil.
Village Super Market'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 $80 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.
Village Super Market EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Village Super Market EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Village Super Market'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, Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Super Market's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Super Market's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Village Super Market's current Enterprise Value is $830 Mil.
Village Super Market'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 $80 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.
Village Super Market (VLGEA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.38 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Village Super Market and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 8.98. Over the past decade, Village Super Market's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.44 to 22.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #90 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Village Super Market's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Village Super Market's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.38 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 22.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Village Super Market's value of 10.38 is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #90 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Village Super Market has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Super Market's EV-to-EBIT compare to YSWY and NGVC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #90 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Village Super Market in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Village Super Market's value of 10.38 is 21.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Village Super Market's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.44 to 22.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.98 vs. the industry median of 13.24, Village Super Market 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 13.24, 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. Village Super Market's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.38 is 21.6% 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 Village Super Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Super Market's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.38, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Super Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market (VLGEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.23, compared to a current price of $43.20 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.38, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 8.98 and 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.24. Village Super Market's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.38 as of Aug. 20, 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.20 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.23.
GuruFocus considers Village Super Market to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLGEA:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.38 (16% above median its 10-year median of 8.98)
GF Value™: $34.23 vs. price of $43.20 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLGEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (Wakefern), a retailer-owned food cooperative and owner of the ShopRite name. It consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
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