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What is International Housewares Retail Co EV-to-EBITDA?
International Housewares Retail CoIHSWF 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates IHSWF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.23. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, International Housewares Retail Co ranks better than 67.61% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, International Housewares Retail Co's enterprise value is $52.3 Mil.
International Housewares Retail Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $8.9 Mil. Therefore, International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.86.
IHSWF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 3.31 Max: 8.3
Current: 5.9
During the past 14 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of International Housewares Retail Co was 8.30. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 3.31.
IHSWF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.61% of 951
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.57
vs IHSWF: 5.90
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.
International Housewares Retail Co (OTCPK:IHSWF) 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.
International Housewares Retail Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
International Housewares Retail Co's share price for today is $0.1315.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. International Housewares Retail Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.008.
* 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).
* 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.
International Housewares Retail Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail Co'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.
International Housewares Retail Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
International Housewares Retail Co's current Enterprise Value is $52.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. International Housewares Retail Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $8.9 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.
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co. This is 77% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.38 to 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #308 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.86 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 8.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 5.86 is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #308 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, International Housewares Retail Co ranks #308 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts International Housewares Retail Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. International Housewares Retail Co's value of 5.86 is 31.6% below this benchmark. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.38 to 8.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 8.57, International Housewares Retail Co 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.86 is 31.6% 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 International Housewares Retail Co. 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. International Housewares Retail Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.86, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.86. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.86, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.57. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.86 as of Aug. 21, 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 International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.
Key valuation signals for IHSWF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.86 (77% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.13 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#308 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IHSWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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