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Levi StraussLEVI -2.52%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 12.82. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks worse than 56.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Levi Strauss's enterprise value is $10,693 Mil.
Levi Strauss's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $977 Mil. Therefore, Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LEVI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.63 Med: 12.82 Max: 447.5
Current: 10.95
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Levi Strauss was 447.50. The lowest was 7.63. And the median was 12.82.
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).
Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) 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.
Levi Strauss's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Levi Strauss's share price for today is $24.36.
Levi Strauss's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.620.
* 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 Levi Strauss'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, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Levi Strauss's current Enterprise Value is $10,693 Mil.
Levi Strauss's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $977 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.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Levi Strauss. This is 15% below median its historical median of 12.82. Over the past decade, Levi Strauss' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.63 to 447.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #491 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Levi Strauss' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Levi Strauss' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.95 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.63 to a high of 447.50. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79. Levi Strauss' value of 10.95 is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #491 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' EV-to-EBITDA compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #491 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Levi Strauss in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79. Levi Strauss' value of 10.95 is 11.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Levi Strauss' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.63 to 447.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.82 vs. the industry median of 9.79, Levi Strauss 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 9.79, based on 863 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. Levi Strauss's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.95 is 11.8% 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 Levi Strauss. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Levi Strauss's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.95, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 12.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.39, compared to a current price of $24.36 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.95, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.82 and 11.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.79. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.36 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.95 (15% below median its 10-year median of 12.82)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $24.36 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#491 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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