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Kontoor BrandsKTB -0.11%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 12.36. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 886 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks worse than 65.24% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kontoor Brands's enterprise value is $5,236 Mil.
Kontoor Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $399 Mil. Therefore, Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KTB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 12.36 Max: 24.82
Current: 13.12
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kontoor Brands was 24.82. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 12.36.
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.
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.
Kontoor Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kontoor Brands's share price for today is $73.59.
Kontoor Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.790.
* 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 Kontoor Brands'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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kontoor Brands's current Enterprise Value is $5,236 Mil.
Kontoor Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $399 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.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kontoor Brands. This is near median its historical median of 12.36. Over the past decade, Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.85 to 24.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #578 out of 886 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kontoor Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 is near median its 10-year median of 12.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 24.82. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Kontoor Brands' value of 13.12 is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #578 out of 886 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #578 out of 886 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kontoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Kontoor Brands' value of 13.12 is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kontoor Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.85 to 24.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.36 vs. the industry median of 9.27, Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.27, based on 886 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. Kontoor Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 is 41.5% 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 Kontoor Brands. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontoor Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.62, compared to a current price of $73.59 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.36 and 41.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.27. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12 as of Sep. 06, 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.59 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.62.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KTB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.12 (near median its 10-year median of 12.36)
GF Value™: $74.62 vs. price of $73.59 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#578 of 886)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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