GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) EV-to-EBIT: 5.45 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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XJAM:GK GraceKennedy Ltd XJAM:GK
80 GF Score
Price JMD76.29
GF Value JMD86.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT?

GraceKennedy XJAM:GK +1.65% 80 EV-to-EBIT is 5.45 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates XJAM:GK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD86.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GraceKennedy ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, GraceKennedy's Enterprise Value is JMD80,094 Mil. GraceKennedy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD14,701 Mil. Therefore, GraceKennedy's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.45.

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

XJAM:GK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 5.32   Max: 7.03
Current: 5.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of GraceKennedy was 7.03. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 5.32.

XJAM:GK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
85.71% of 1567 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.13 vs XJAM:GK: 5.45

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. GraceKennedy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD73,887 Mil. GraceKennedy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD14,701 Mil. GraceKennedy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.90%.


GraceKennedy  (XJAM:GK) 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) %.

GraceKennedy'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 )
=14700.847/73886.873
=19.90 %

GraceKennedy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD73,887 Mil.
GraceKennedy'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 JMD14,701 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.


GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GraceKennedy'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.

GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT Chart

GraceKennedy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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GraceKennedy 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 5.01 5.30 5.62 5.46 5.03

XJAM:GK vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GraceKennedy'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.


GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, GraceKennedy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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GraceKennedy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=80093.688/14700.847
=5.45

GraceKennedy's current Enterprise Value is JMD80,094 Mil.
GraceKennedy'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 JMD14,701 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 5.45 mean?
GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.45 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, GraceKennedy's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.63 to 7.03. According to the industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #224 out of 1567 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is GraceKennedy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
GraceKennedy's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.45 is near median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 7.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.13. GraceKennedy's value of 5.45 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #224 out of 1567 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GraceKennedy's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #224 out of 1567 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places GraceKennedy in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.13. GraceKennedy's value of 5.45 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, GraceKennedy's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.63 to 7.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 12.13, GraceKennedy 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.13, based on 1,567 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. GraceKennedy's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.45 is 55.1% 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 GraceKennedy and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GraceKennedy's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD86.26, compared to a current price of JMD76.29 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 55.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.13. GraceKennedy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.45 as of Aug. 23, 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD76.29 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD86.26. GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:GK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.45 (near median its 10-year median of 5.32)
  • GF Value™: JMD86.26 vs. price of JMD76.29 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#224 of 1567)

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


GraceKennedy Business Description

Other Exchanges GKC:Trinidad and Tobago
Address 42-56 Harbour Street, Kingston, JAM
GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.
80GF Score

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