WKISF (Workman Co) EV-to-EBIT: 12.48 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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WKISF Workman Co Ltd WKISF
92 GF Score
Price $40.01
GF Value $39.92
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Workman Co EV-to-EBIT?

Workman Co WKISF 92 EV-to-EBIT is 12.48 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 14.06. GuruFocus rates WKISF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.92. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Workman Co ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Workman Co's Enterprise Value is $2,517 Mil. Workman Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $202 Mil. Therefore, Workman Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.48.

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

WKISF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.05   Med: 14.06   Max: 44.95
Current: 13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Workman Co was 44.95. The lowest was -1.05. And the median was 14.06.

WKISF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
50.06% of 879 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.7 vs WKISF: 13.00

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Workman Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,748 Mil. Workman Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $202 Mil. Workman Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.33%.


Workman Co  (OTCPK:WKISF) 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) %.

Workman Co'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 )
=201.567/2748.26613
=7.33 %

Workman Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,748 Mil.
Workman Co'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 $202 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.


Workman Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Workman Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workman Co'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.

Workman Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Workman Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Workman Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WKISF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Workman Co'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.


Workman Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Workman Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2516.533/201.567
=12.48

Workman Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,517 Mil.
Workman Co'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 $202 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 12.48 mean?
Workman Co (WKISF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.48 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Workman Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 14.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #440 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Workman Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Workman Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.48 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 14.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70. Workman Co's value of 12.48 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #440 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Workman Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workman Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #440 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Workman Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70. Workman Co's value of 12.48 is 8.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.06 vs. the industry median of 13.70, Workman Co 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.70, based on 879 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. Workman Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.48 is 8.9% 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 Workman Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workman Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.48, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 14.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workman Co stock overvalued right now?
Workman Co (WKISF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 12.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.92, compared to a current price of $40.01 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.48, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 14.06 and 8.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.70. Workman Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Workman Co (WKISF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.48 as of Aug. 06, 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 Workman Co (WKISF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workman Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.01 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.92.

Key valuation signals for WKISF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.48 (11% below median its 10-year median of 14.06)
  • GF Value™: $39.92 vs. price of $40.01 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#440 of 879)

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


Workman Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7564:Japan
Address 4-8-1 Higashi Ueno, Tixtower UENO, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110 0015
Workman Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in operating franchise stores and directly-operated stores providing working wear, casual wear, family clothing, footwear and working-related items. The company provides family clothing, including inner wears, socks, soldier socks, hats, towels and aprons; casual wear, including polo shirts, T-shirts, high neck shirts and blouses; working wear, including working jumpers, working pants, boiler suits and tobifuku; footwear, including safety shoes, safety sneakers, rubber-soled socks, boots and cloth shoes.
92GF Score

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