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The North West CoTSX:NWC -0.10%79 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.91 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.28. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks better than 52.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The North West Co's enterprise value is C$2,670 Mil.
The North West Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was C$337 Mil. Therefore, The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:NWC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.12 Med: 8.28 Max: 11.76
Current: 7.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The North West Co was 11.76. The lowest was 6.12. And the median was 8.28.
TSX:NWC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.92% of 274
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.375
vs TSX:NWC: 7.91
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 North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.
The North West Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The North West Co's share price for today is C$48.73.
The North West Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$2.900.
* 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 The North West Co'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West 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.
The North West Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The North West Co's current Enterprise Value is C$2,670 Mil.
The North West Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$337 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.91 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The North West Co. This is near median its historical median of 8.28. Over the past decade, The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.12 to 11.76. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #129 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The North West Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.91 is near median its 10-year median of 8.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 11.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. The North West Co's value of 7.91 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #129 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #129 out of 274 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts The North West Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. The North West Co's value of 7.91 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.12 to 11.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.28 vs. the industry median of 8.38, The North West 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.38, based on 274 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. The North West Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.91 is 5.6% 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 The North West Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.90, compared to a current price of C$48.73 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.28 and 5.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.38. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.91 as of Aug. 19, 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$48.73 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.90.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.91 (near median its 10-year median of 8.28)
GF Value™: C$47.90 vs. price of C$48.73 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#129 of 274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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