Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) EV-to-EBITDA: 14.47 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
74 GF Score
Price €2.52
GF Value €3.79
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.47 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 8.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.79. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Retail - Cyclical companies, Woolworths Holdings ranks worse than 70.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Woolworths Holdings's enterprise value is €3,029 Mil. Woolworths Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 Mil. Therefore, Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WN3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.14   Med: 8.24   Max: 97.1
Current: 13.67

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Woolworths Holdings was 97.10. The lowest was 6.14. And the median was 8.24.

FRA:WN3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.43% of 947 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.92 vs FRA:WN3: 13.67

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.

As of today (2026-07-23), Woolworths Holdings's stock price is €2.52. Woolworths Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.097. Therefore, Woolworths Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.98.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Woolworths Holdings  (FRA:WN3) 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.

Woolworths Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.52/0.097
=25.98

Woolworths Holdings's share price for today is €2.52.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Woolworths Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.097.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths Holdings'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.

Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Woolworths Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Woolworths Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths Holdings'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.


Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Woolworths Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Woolworths Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3029.142/209.367
=14.47

Woolworths Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €3,029 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Woolworths Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €209 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.47 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.47 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings. This is 76% above median its historical median of 8.24. Over the past decade, Woolworths Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.14 to 97.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #667 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Woolworths Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.47 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 8.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.14 to a high of 97.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Woolworths Holdings' value of 14.47 is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #667 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #667 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Woolworths Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Woolworths Holdings' value of 14.47 is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.14 to 97.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.24 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Woolworths Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.92, based on 947 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. Woolworths Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.47 is 62.2% 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 Woolworths Holdings. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.47, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 8.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.47. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.79, compared to a current price of €2.52 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.47, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 8.24 and 62.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.47 as of Jul. 23, 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.52 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.79.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 14.47 (76% above median its 10-year median of 8.24)
  • GF Value™: €3.79 vs. price of €2.52 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#667 of 947)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
74GF Score

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