WVVI (Willamette Valley Vineyards) EV-to-EBIT: -55.47 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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WVVI Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc WVVI
53 GF Score
Price $2.30
GF Value $3.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT?

Willamette Valley Vineyards WVVI -4.08% 53 EV-to-EBIT is -55.47 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates WVVI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 163 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks worse than 613496.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Willamette Valley Vineyards's Enterprise Value is $85.25 Mil. Willamette Valley Vineyards's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.54 Mil. Therefore, Willamette Valley Vineyards's EV-to-EBIT for today is -55.47.

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

WVVI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2123.26   Med: 12.49   Max: 417.84
Current: -55.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Willamette Valley Vineyards was 417.84. The lowest was -2123.26. And the median was 12.49.

WVVI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 163 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 13.92 vs WVVI: -55.47

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Willamette Valley Vineyards's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $86.29 Mil. Willamette Valley Vineyards's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.54 Mil. Willamette Valley Vineyards's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.78%.


Willamette Valley Vineyards  (NAS:WVVI) 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) %.

Willamette Valley Vineyards's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1.537/86.2878
=-1.78 %

Willamette Valley Vineyards's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $86.29 Mil.
Willamette Valley Vineyards'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 $-1.54 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.


Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT Chart

Willamette Valley Vineyards Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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WVVI vs AMSS, EPSM, SBEV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Willamette Valley Vineyards'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.


Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Willamette Valley Vineyards's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Willamette Valley Vineyards EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Willamette Valley Vineyards's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=85.251/-1.537
=-55.47

Willamette Valley Vineyards's current Enterprise Value is $85.25 Mil.
Willamette Valley Vineyards'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 $-1.54 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 -55.47 mean?
Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -55.47 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #999999 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Willamette Valley Vineyards' current EV-to-EBIT is -55.47. Based on the distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #999999 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Willamette Valley Vineyards has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willamette Valley Vineyards' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMSS and EPSM?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Willamette Valley Vineyards ranks #999999 out of 163 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Willamette Valley Vineyards in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.92. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 13.92, based on 163 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willamette Valley Vineyards's current EV-to-EBIT is -55.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willamette Valley Vineyards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.91, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -55.47. Willamette Valley Vineyards' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -55.47 as of Aug. 15, 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 Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willamette Valley Vineyards stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.91. GuruFocus considers Willamette Valley Vineyards to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WVVI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -55.47
  • GF Value™: $3.91 vs. price of $2.30 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Willamette Valley Vineyards Business Description

Other Exchanges WVVIP.PFD:USA
Address 8800 Enchanted Way, South East, Turner, OR, USA, 97392
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc produces and sells premium, super-premium, and ultra-premium wines. The grapes are harvested, fermented, and made into wine at the company's Turner winery, and the wines are sold principally under its Willamette Valley Vineyards label and also under the Griffin Creek, Tualatin Estate, Pambrun, Maison Bleue, Natoma, Metis, and Elton labels. It operates under two operating segments, direct sales and distributor sales. Direct sales include retail sales in its tasting room and remote sites, wine club sales, online sales, on-site events, kitchen and catering sales, and other sales made directly to the consumer without the use of an intermediary. Distributor sales include all sales through a third party where prices are given at a wholesale rate.
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