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ValvolineVVV -0.85%88 EV-to-EBIT is 20.47 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 15.37. GuruFocus rates VVV with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,085 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks worse than 69.77% on this metric.
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.
Valvoline's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,940 Mil.
Valvoline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $303 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.
Valvoline EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Valvoline EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valvoline'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 Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.
Valvoline EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Valvoline's current Enterprise Value is $6,209 Mil.
Valvoline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $303 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.
Valvoline (VVV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.47 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 15.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #757 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Valvoline's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Valvoline's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.47 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 15.37. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Valvoline's value of 20.47 is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #757 out of 1085 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's EV-to-EBIT compare to ABG and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #757 out of 1085 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Valvoline in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Valvoline's value of 20.47 is 53.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.37 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Valvoline 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.30, based on 1,085 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. Valvoline's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.47 is 53.9% 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 Valvoline and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valvoline's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.47, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 15.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (VVV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.20, compared to a current price of $33.81 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.47, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 15.37 and 53.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.30. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Valvoline (VVV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.47 as of Aug. 21, 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 Valvoline (VVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.81 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.20.
GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VVV:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.47 (33% above median its 10-year median of 15.37)
GF Value™: $47.20 vs. price of $33.81 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#757 of 1085)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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