W (Wayfair) EV-to-EBIT: -84.46 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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59 GF Score
Price $84.81
GF Value $53.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wayfair EV-to-EBIT?

Wayfair W -3.36% 59 EV-to-EBIT is -84.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates W with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wayfair ranks worse than 114416.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Wayfair's Enterprise Value is $13,768 Mil. Wayfair's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-163 Mil. Therefore, Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT for today is -84.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

W' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -585.07   Med: -18.16   Max: 149.17
Current: -84.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Wayfair was 149.17. The lowest was -585.07. And the median was -18.16.

W's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 874 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.485 vs W: -84.46

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Wayfair's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,472 Mil. Wayfair's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-163 Mil. Wayfair's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.31%.


Wayfair  (NYSE:W) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Wayfair's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-163/12471.76415
=-1.31 %

Wayfair's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,472 Mil.
Wayfair'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 $-163 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.


Wayfair EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Wayfair EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wayfair'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.

Wayfair EV-to-EBIT Chart

Wayfair Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -220.12 -4.99 -14.25 -18.56 -85.64

Wayfair Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.97 -40.83 -63.78 -85.64 -76.51

W vs CART, CHWY, ETSY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Wayfair'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.


Wayfair EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Wayfair EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13767.626/-163
=-84.46

Wayfair's current Enterprise Value is $13,768 Mil.
Wayfair'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 $-163 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -84.46 mean?
Wayfair (W) has a EV-to-EBIT of -84.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wayfair and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wayfair ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Wayfair's current EV-to-EBIT is -84.46. Based on the distribution chart, Wayfair ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wayfair has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wayfair's EV-to-EBIT compare to CART and CHWY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wayfair ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Wayfair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.49, based on 874 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. 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 Wayfair and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wayfair's current EV-to-EBIT is -84.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wayfair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wayfair (W) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.82, compared to a current price of $84.81 — trading 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -84.46. Wayfair's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Wayfair (W), the current EV-to-EBIT is -84.46 as of Jul. 22, 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 Wayfair (W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wayfair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $84.81 is trading 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.82. GuruFocus considers Wayfair to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for W:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -84.46
  • GF Value™: $53.82 vs. price of $84.81 (57.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wayfair Business Description

Address 4 Copley Place, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
Wayfair engages in e-commerce in the United States (88% of 2025 sales), Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. It's also embarked on expansion into the brick-and-mortar landscape, with 13 stores (excluding outlets) between the AllModern, Birch Lane, Joss & Main, and Wayfair banners. At the end of 2025, the firm offered more than 40 million products from more than 20,000 suppliers under the brands Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and Perigold. Its offerings include furniture, everyday and seasonal decor, decorative accents, housewares, as well as advertising and logistics services. Wayfair was founded in 2002 and began trading publicly in 2014.
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