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Lewis GroupLWSGF 94 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.04 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 94/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 947 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lewis Group's enterprise value is $212.25 Mil.
Lewis Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $104.11 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 3.53 Max: 7
Current: 3.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lewis Group was 7.00. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 3.53.
LWSGF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.48% of 947
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.92
vs LWSGF: 3.81
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).
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lewis Group's share price for today is $0.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.000.
* 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 Lewis 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lewis Group's current Enterprise Value is $212.25 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $104.11 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.04 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 Lewis Group. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #128 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.04 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 7.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Lewis Group's value of 2.04 is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #128 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #128 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lewis Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.92. Lewis Group's value of 2.04 is 77.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Lewis 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 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. Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.04 is 77.1% 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 Lewis Group. 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. Lewis Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.04, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.04. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.04, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 77.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.92. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.04 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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