Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) EV-to-EBIT: 10.05 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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XJAM:KW Kingston Wharves Ltd XJAM:KW
95 GF Score
Price JMD33.78
GF Value JMD39.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT?

Kingston Wharves XJAM:KW 95 EV-to-EBIT is 10.05 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 15.82. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD39.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks better than 62.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kingston Wharves's Enterprise Value is JMD43,665 Mil. Kingston Wharves's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD4,347 Mil. Therefore, Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.05.

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

XJAM:KW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.4   Med: 15.82   Max: 46.16
Current: 10.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kingston Wharves was 46.16. The lowest was 8.40. And the median was 15.82.

XJAM:KW's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
62.04% of 864 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs XJAM:KW: 10.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kingston Wharves's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD48,394 Mil. Kingston Wharves's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD4,347 Mil. Kingston Wharves's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.98%.


Kingston Wharves  (XJAM:KW) 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) %.

Kingston Wharves'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 )
=4346.789/48393.9408
=8.98 %

Kingston Wharves's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD48,394 Mil.
Kingston Wharves'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 JMD4,347 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.


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.

Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kingston Wharves Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Kingston Wharves 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 10.72 10.81 9.02 9.19 11.13

XJAM:KW vs KEX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.


Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kingston Wharves EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=43664.507/4346.789
=10.05

Kingston Wharves's current Enterprise Value is JMD43,665 Mil.
Kingston Wharves'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 JMD4,347 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 10.05 mean?
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.05 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kingston Wharves and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 15.82. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.40 to 46.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #328 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kingston Wharves' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.05 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 15.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 46.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Kingston Wharves' value of 10.05 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #328 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' EV-to-EBIT compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #328 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kingston Wharves in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Kingston Wharves' value of 10.05 is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.40 to 46.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.82 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Kingston Wharves 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 864 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. Kingston Wharves's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.05 is 18.6% 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.05, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 15.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD39.09, compared to a current price of JMD33.78 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.05, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 15.82 and 18.6% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.05 as of Aug. 18, 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD33.78 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD39.09. GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.05 (36% below median its 10-year median of 15.82)
  • GF Value™: JMD39.09 vs. price of JMD33.78 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% below the Transportation median (#328 of 864)

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


Kingston Wharves Business Description

Address 195 Second Street, Total Logistics Facility, Newport West, St. Andrew, Kingston, JAM, 13
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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