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CranswickCHIX:CWKL -0.76%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 11.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CWKL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cranswick ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cranswick's enterprise value is £3,034 Mil.
Cranswick's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £334 Mil. Therefore, Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CWKl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 11.1 Max: 16.72
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cranswick was 16.72. The lowest was 7.51. And the median was 11.10.
CHIX:CWKl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.06% of 1646
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.065
vs CHIX:CWKl: 9.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cranswick's share price for today is £51.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cranswick's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.902.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Cranswick EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cranswick's current Enterprise Value is £3,034 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cranswick's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £334 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.
Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.08 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cranswick. This is 18% below median its historical median of 11.10. Over the past decade, Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.51 to 16.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #824 out of 1646 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cranswick's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.08 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 16.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Cranswick's value of 9.08 is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #824 out of 1646 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cranswick has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranswick's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #824 out of 1646 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cranswick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Cranswick's value of 9.08 is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cranswick's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.51 to 16.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.10 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Cranswick has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,646 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cranswick's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.08 is 0.2% above 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cranswick. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cranswick's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 11.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranswick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.60, compared to a current price of £51.90 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.10 and 0.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Cranswick's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 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 Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £51.90 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.60.
GuruFocus considers Cranswick to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CWKL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.08 (18% below median its 10-year median of 11.10)
GF Value™: £54.60 vs. price of £51.90 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#824 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CWKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cranswick PLC is a British supplier of fresh pork, sausages, and cooked meats through retail, food service, and manufacturing channels. The company operates through its food segment, which manufactures and supplies products to United Kingdom grocery retailers, the food-service sector, and other food producers. It has also started supplying pet food. Retail customers contribute about three-fourths of the company's total revenue, through retailers' own-label products. Cranswick's operations are focused on the production and supply of premium food products and are located in the U.K., with a small proportion of exports across continental Europe, and other parts of the world. The company is also engaged in pig-breeding and rearing operations.
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