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WingstopWING -4.36%82 EV-to-EBIT is 25.19 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 59.43. GuruFocus rates WING with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $384.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Restaurants companies, Wingstop ranks worse than 71.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Wingstop's Enterprise Value is $4,816.6 Mil.
Wingstop's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $191.2 Mil. Therefore, Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT for today is 25.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
WING'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.66 Med: 59.43 Max: 126.46
Current: 25.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Wingstop was 126.46. The lowest was 19.66. And the median was 59.43.
WING's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 71.65% of 261
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.63
vs WING: 25.19
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.
Wingstop's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,361.7 Mil.
Wingstop'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 $191.2 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.
Wingstop EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Wingstop EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wingstop'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 Restaurants subindustry, Wingstop'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.
Wingstop EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Wingstop's current Enterprise Value is $4,816.6 Mil.
Wingstop'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 $191.2 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.
Wingstop (WING) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.19 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Wingstop and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 59.43. Over the past decade, Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.66 to 126.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Wingstop's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.19 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 59.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.66 to a high of 126.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.63. Wingstop's value of 25.19 is 51.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wingstop has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wingstop's EV-to-EBIT compare to CAKE and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #187 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Wingstop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.63. Wingstop's value of 25.19 is 51.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wingstop's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.66 to 126.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.43 vs. the industry median of 16.63, Wingstop 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.63, 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. Wingstop's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.19 is 51.5% 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 Wingstop and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wingstop's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.19, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 59.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wingstop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop (WING) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $384.89, compared to a current price of $134.75 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.19, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 59.43 and 51.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.63. Wingstop's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Wingstop (WING), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.19 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 Wingstop (WING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $134.75 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of $384.89.
GuruFocus considers Wingstop to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WING:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.19 (58% below median its 10-year median of 59.43)
GF Value™: $384.89 vs. price of $134.75 (65% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% above the Restaurants median (#187 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wingstop is a fast casual restaurant concept built around a simple chicken-centric menu. The firm primarily offers bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, customizable across 12 flavors. The banner generated $5.3 billion in system sales in 2025 across 3,056 units, with 85% located in the US. Wingstop largely operates as a franchisor, with 98% of units franchised, and earns revenue largely from collecting royalties and advertising fees paid by franchisees, with a smaller contribution from company-owned restaurant sales.
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