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House Foods GroupHOFJF 78 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 12.97. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.73. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks worse than 51.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, House Foods Group's enterprise value is $1,837 Mil.
House Foods Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $209 Mil. Therefore, House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.12 Med: 12.97 Max: 32.05
Current: 9.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of House Foods Group was 32.05. The lowest was 6.12. And the median was 12.97.
HOFJF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.77% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs HOFJF: 9.36
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
House Foods Group's share price for today is $19.36.
House Foods Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.541.
* 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 House Foods 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, House Foods 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.
House Foods Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
House Foods Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,837 Mil.
House Foods Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which 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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.79 as of Jul. 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 House Foods Group. This is 32% below median its historical median of 12.97. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.12 to 32.05. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #850 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
House Foods Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.79 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 32.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. House Foods Group's value of 8.79 is 2.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #850 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #850 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places House Foods Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. House Foods Group's value of 8.79 is 2.8% below this benchmark. Historically, House Foods Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.12 to 32.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.97 vs. the industry median of 9.04, House Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.04, based on 1,642 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. House Foods Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.79 is 2.8% 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 House Foods Group. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. House Foods Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 12.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.79. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.73, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.97 and 2.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.04. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79 as of Jul. 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.73.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.79 (32% below median its 10-year median of 12.97)
GF Value™: $15.73 vs. price of $19.36 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#850 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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