XXII (22nd Century Group) EV-to-EBIT: 0.56 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 2700% Above Median

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XXII 22nd Century Group Inc XXII
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What is 22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT?

22nd Century Group XXII +5.23% 18 EV-to-EBIT is 0.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 2700% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates XXII with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 39 Tobacco Products companies, 22nd Century Group ranks better than 94.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, 22nd Century Group's Enterprise Value is $-6.74 Mil. 22nd Century Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.98 Mil. Therefore, 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XXII' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.49   Med: 0.02   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of 22nd Century Group was 0.68. The lowest was -1.49. And the median was 0.02.

XXII's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
94.87% of 39 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 10.69 vs XXII: 0.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. 22nd Century Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.55 Mil. 22nd Century Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.98 Mil. 22nd Century Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 182.95%.


22nd Century Group  (NAS:XXII) 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) %.

22nd Century Group'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 )
=-11.982/-6.5494
=182.95 %

22nd Century Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.55 Mil.
22nd Century Group'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 $-11.98 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.


22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 22nd Century Group'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.

22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

22nd Century Group Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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22nd Century Group Quarterly Data
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XXII vs GNLN, ECGS, KAVL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, 22nd Century Group'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.


22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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22nd Century Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-6.736/-11.982
=0.56

22nd Century Group's current Enterprise Value is $-6.74 Mil.
22nd Century Group'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 $-11.98 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 0.56 mean?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on 22nd Century Group and its competitors. This is 2700% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #2 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
22nd Century Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.56 is 2700% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69. 22nd Century Group's value of 0.56 is 94.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #2 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 22nd Century Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 22nd Century Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to GNLN and ECGS?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, 22nd Century Group ranks #2 out of 39 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places 22nd Century Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69. 22nd Century Group's value of 0.56 is 94.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 10.69, 22nd Century Group 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.69, based on 39 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. 22nd Century Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.56 is 94.8% 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 22nd Century Group and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 22nd Century Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.56, which is 2700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 22nd Century Group stock overvalued right now?
22nd Century Group (XXII) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 0.56. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.56, which is 2700% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 94.8% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.69. 22nd Century Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 22nd Century Group (XXII), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.56 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.

22nd Century Group Business Description

Address 321 Farmington Road, Mocksville, NC, USA, 27028
22nd Century Group Inc is a tobacco products company that enables cigarette smokers to take control of their consumption of nicotine, the addictive drug in cigarettes. The company manufactures and distributes the only combustible tobacco products containing minimally or non-addictive levels of nicotine. The Company has organized its business as a single reportable segment: tobacco, as it operates and derives all revenues from its tobacco operations and products.
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