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Vodafone GroupVOD -2.26%71 EV-to-EBIT is 16.62 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 16.36. GuruFocus rates VOD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Group ranks worse than 65.37% on this metric.
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Vodafone Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $81,632 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vodafone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,043 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.
Vodafone Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Vodafone Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Group'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Group'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.
Vodafone Group EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Vodafone Group's current Enterprise Value is $83,819 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vodafone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,043 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.
Vodafone Group (VOD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.62 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vodafone Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #185 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Vodafone Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vodafone Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.62 is near median its 10-year median of 16.36. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.47. Vodafone Group's value of 16.62 is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #185 out of 283 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #185 out of 283 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Vodafone Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.47. Vodafone Group's value of 16.62 is 23.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.36 vs. the industry median of 13.47, Vodafone Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.47, based on 283 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. Vodafone Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.62 is 23.4% 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (VOD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.99, compared to a current price of $15.78 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.36 and 23.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.47. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Vodafone Group (VOD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.62 as of Aug. 01, 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 Vodafone Group (VOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.78 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.99.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOD:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.62 (near median its 10-year median of 16.36)
GF Value™: $12.99 vs. price of $15.78 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#185 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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