DFS FurnitureCHIX:DFSL +5.56%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.30 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 82.55% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, DFS Furniture's enterprise value is £725 Mil.
DFS Furniture's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £169 Mil. Therefore, DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DFSl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 6.8 Max: 29.92
Current: 4.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of DFS Furniture was 29.92. The lowest was 4.04. And the median was 6.80.
CHIX:DFSl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.55% of 940
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.845
vs CHIX:DFSl: 4.30
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.
DFS Furniture's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
DFS Furniture's share price for today is £1.425.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DFS Furniture's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.150.
* 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 DFS Furniture'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.
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
DFS Furniture's current Enterprise Value is £725 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DFS Furniture's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £169 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.
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.30 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on DFS Furniture. This is 37% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.04 to 29.92. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #164 out of 940 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.30 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 29.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. DFS Furniture's value of 4.30 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #164 out of 940 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #164 out of 940 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places DFS Furniture in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. DFS Furniture's value of 4.30 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, DFS Furniture's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.04 to 29.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 8.85, DFS Furniture 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.85, based on 940 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. DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.30 is 51.4% 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-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 DFS Furniture. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.30, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.43 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.30, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 51.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.85. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.30 as of Jul. 12, 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.43 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.30 (37% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.43 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#164 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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