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Foschini GroupFHNGY -0.29%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates FHNGY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Foschini Group ranks better than 86.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Foschini Group's enterprise value is $2,427 Mil.
Foschini Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $604 Mil. Therefore, Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FHNGY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.51 Med: 5.71 Max: 16.41
Current: 3.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Foschini Group was 16.41. The lowest was 3.51. And the median was 5.71.
FHNGY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.01% of 951
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.74
vs FHNGY: 3.90
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.
Foschini Group (OTCPK:FHNGY) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Foschini Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Foschini Group's share price for today is $3.39.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Foschini Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.237.
* 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 Foschini Group'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 Department Stores subindustry, Foschini Group'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.
Foschini Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Foschini Group's current Enterprise Value is $2,427 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Foschini Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $604 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.
Foschini Group (FHNGY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Foschini Group. This is 30% below median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.51 to 16.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #133 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Foschini Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.51 to a high of 16.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Foschini Group's value of 4.02 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #133 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foschini Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foschini Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #133 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Foschini Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Foschini Group's value of 4.02 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Foschini Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.51 to 16.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 8.74, Foschini 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.74, based on 951 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. Foschini Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 54% 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 Foschini Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foschini Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foschini Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group (FHNGY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.93, compared to a current price of $3.39 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 54% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.74. Foschini Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Foschini Group (FHNGY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02 as of Aug. 17, 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.39 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.93.
GuruFocus considers Foschini Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FHNGY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.02 (30% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: $6.93 vs. price of $3.39 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#133 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHNGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foschini Group Ltd is a South African fashion retailer. The company mainly offers apparels, footwear, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances, kidswear, homewares, sportswear, cellular, jewelry, and other value added services in South Africa. The Foschini Group is a diverse group with a portfolio of thirty-four fashion and lifestyle retail brands portfolio includes multiple brands such as Home, American Swiss, homelivingspace, bash, The bedstore, Connor, Colette, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, Foschini, hi, Markham, Whistles, and Others. The Group operates through TFG Africa retail segment, TFG London, TFG Australia, and TFG Africa Credit segments. It earns the majority of its revenue from the TFG Africa retail segment.
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