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Shoe ZoneFRA:86W +2.63%51 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.13 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks better than 90.12% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Shoe Zone's enterprise value is €72.6 Mil.
Shoe Zone's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.2 Mil. Therefore, Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86W'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.11 Med: 3.61 Max: 8.2
Current: 3.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Shoe Zone was 8.20. The lowest was -10.11. And the median was 3.61.
FRA:86W's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 90.12% of 951
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.57
vs FRA:86W: 3.11
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.
Shoe Zone's share price for today is €0.78.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.030.
* 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 Shoe Zone'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.
FRA:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Shoe Zone's current Enterprise Value is €72.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.2 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.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.13 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shoe Zone. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #94 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.13 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Shoe Zone's value of 3.13 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #94 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #94 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Shoe Zone in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Shoe Zone's value of 3.13 is 63.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 8.57, Shoe Zone 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 8.57, 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. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.13 is 63.5% 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 Shoe Zone. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.13, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.13, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 63.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.57. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.13 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.13 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.78 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#94 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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