YSG (Yatsen Holding) EV-to-EBIT: -4.95 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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YSG Yatsen Holding Ltd YSG
46 GF Score
Price $3.00
GF Value $6.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT?

Yatsen Holding YSG +0.67% 46 EV-to-EBIT is -4.95 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates YSG with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yatsen Holding ranks worse than 64020.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Yatsen Holding's Enterprise Value is $176.3 Mil. Yatsen Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35.6 Mil. Therefore, Yatsen Holding's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.95.

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

YSG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.2   Med: -3.87   Max: 0.5
Current: -4.95

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Yatsen Holding was 0.50. The lowest was -84.20. And the median was -3.87.

YSG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1562 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.15 vs YSG: -4.95

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Yatsen Holding's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.8 Mil. Yatsen Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35.6 Mil. Yatsen Holding's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.38%.


Yatsen Holding  (NYSE:YSG) 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) %.

Yatsen Holding'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 )
=-35.618/183.8284
=-19.38 %

Yatsen Holding's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.8 Mil.
Yatsen Holding'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 $-35.6 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.


Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yatsen Holding'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.

Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT Chart

Yatsen Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.87 -3.85 -1.65 -3.55 -9.29

Yatsen Holding 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 -7.11 -24.58 -32.54 -9.29 -5.16

YSG vs NUS, WALD, ACU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Yatsen Holding'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.


Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Yatsen Holding EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=176.339/-35.618
=-4.95

Yatsen Holding's current Enterprise Value is $176.3 Mil.
Yatsen Holding'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 $-35.6 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 -4.95 mean?
Yatsen Holding (YSG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.95 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Yatsen Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Yatsen Holding's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Yatsen Holding's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.95. Based on the distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yatsen Holding has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yatsen Holding's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUS and WALD?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yatsen Holding ranks #999999 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Yatsen Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. 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 12.15, based on 1,562 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 Yatsen Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yatsen Holding's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yatsen Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding (YSG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.75, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.95. Yatsen Holding's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.95 as of Aug. 22, 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 Yatsen Holding (YSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yatsen Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.75. GuruFocus considers Yatsen Holding to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for YSG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.95
  • GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $3.00 (55.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Yatsen Holding Business Description

Address No. 832 Yue Jiang Zhong Road, Floor 39, Poly Development Plaza, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, CHN, 510335
Yatsen Holding Ltd is engaged in the retail business of beauty products, skincare items, and other cosmetic products. The group's principal operations are currently organized into three segments on a product category basis, namely Color Cosmetics Brands, Skincare Brands, and others. The company's majority of revenue is generated from sales of Color Cosmetics Brands. Geographically, company operates in PRC, Europe and US regions.
46GF Score

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