Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.5x · EV/EBITDA 16.6x · ROE 13.1%. (1997–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $459M | $400M | $226M | $142M | $182M | $264M | $288M | $158M | $93M | $95M | $76M |
| Enterprise Value | $420M | $282M | $108M | $7M | $35M | $72M | $226M | $124M | $-41733018 | $-17859836 | $-53176932 |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.52 | 4.83 | 3.22 | 4.49 | 4.39 | 5.86 | 5.50 | 3.06 | 3.70 | 3.80 | 7.04 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.44 | 0.71 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.26 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.10 | 0.61 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 1.58 | 1.11 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| P/FCF | 60.08 | 17.54 | — | 13.96 | 253.81 | 6.71 | 4.69 | — | 3.72 | 9.16 | 4.97 |
| P/OCF | 25.37 | 7.41 | 5.26 | 4.21 | 12.97 | 5.80 | 4.48 | — | 3.42 | 7.30 | 4.42 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.50 | 0.19 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.31 | -0.12 | -0.06 | -0.18 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.55 | 3.72 | 1.74 | 0.27 | 0.69 | 1.30 | 3.57 | 3.22 | -1.01 | -0.87 | -2.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.33 | 4.12 | 1.97 | 0.32 | 0.78 | 1.47 | 3.93 | 2.62 | -1.11 | -1.09 | -2.35 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.35 | — | 0.65 | 49.18 | 1.84 | 3.68 | — | -1.68 | -1.72 | -3.46 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 27.9% | 27.9% | 28.0% | 22.2% | 28.7% | 30.4% | 32.0% | 31.3% | 29.0% | 23.8% | 26.0% |
| Operating Margin | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.8% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 5.8% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 5.7% | 7.4% | 12.0% | 32.2% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.7% |
| ROA | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 29.7% | 16.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| ROIC | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% | 3.7% | 8.5% | 14.8% | 37.8% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| ROCE | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 7.9% | 13.0% | 35.2% | 11.5% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 5.7% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.18 | -0.19 | -0.24 | -0.26 | -0.34 | -0.34 | -0.24 | -0.30 | -0.27 | -0.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.90 | -5.43 | -2.85 | -3.45 | -0.98 | -0.89 | -3.24 | -5.53 | -4.89 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -5.20 | — | -13.31 | -204.63 | -4.87 | -1.01 | — | -5.39 | -10.88 | -8.43 |
| Interest Coverage | 86.44 | 86.44 | 28.39 | 13.38 | 334.04 | 536.47 | 482.05 | 426.62 | 5.23 | 4.35 | 3.45 |
Net cash position: cash ($124M) exceeds total debt ($5M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 11.06 | 11.06 | 8.74 | 12.63 | 12.04 | 11.05 | 14.45 | 11.74 | 17.17 | 19.37 | 18.70 |
| Quick Ratio | 9.08 | 9.08 | 7.10 | 10.99 | 10.35 | 9.86 | 12.89 | 10.01 | 15.18 | 17.40 | 16.56 |
| Cash Ratio | 5.21 | 5.21 | 4.11 | 6.28 | 6.27 | 6.98 | 8.93 | 6.24 | 11.02 | 12.71 | 11.95 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.82 | 0.72 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.22 | 6.77 | 4.94 | 5.31 | 15.90 | 12.90 | 4.87 | 5.96 | 5.20 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 119.38 | 109.68 | 115.33 | 125.24 | 114.19 | 38.56 | 40.69 | 107.89 | 110.83 | 102.28 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 28.2% | 30.1% | 22.7% | — | — | — | — | 25.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.2% | 55.2% | 14.2% | 126.2% | 132.1% | 133.0% | — | — | — | — | 177.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.1% | 20.7% | 31.1% | 22.3% | 22.8% | 17.1% | 18.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 26.3% | 14.2% |
| FCF Yield | 1.7% | 5.7% | — | 7.2% | 0.4% | 14.9% | 21.3% | — | 26.9% | 10.9% | 20.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.4% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 28.2% | 30.1% | 22.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $13M | $13M | $13M | $13M | $13M |
Geopolitical and currency volatility
According to current market data, WILC trades at a P/E of 16.22, which appears to incorporate a conglomerate discount that fails to fully account for the company's substantial cash-heavy balance sheet and its defensive positioning within the essential Israeli food distribution market.
The valuation multiples suggest that investors are pricing the firm as a low-growth distributor rather than a cash-generative entity with a significant liquidity floor. When stripping out the non-operating cash, the implied valuation of the core distribution business may be more attractive than the headline P/E suggests.
Based on reported figures, WILC's ROIC has remained in a narrow range between 2.4% and 7.5% over the last ten quarters, reflecting a structural drag on returns caused by the accumulation of non-productive cash rather than operational underperformance in the food distribution segment.
The company's inability to consistently compound returns on invested capital highlights a passive capital allocation strategy. While the core business maintains stable margins, the massive cash pile acts as a denominator effect that suppresses overall ROIC compared to more capital-efficient peers.
As reported in financial statements, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated wildly from 43 days to 182 days, indicating that the company's asset turnover is highly sensitive to the timing of inventory procurement and the complexities of managing a fragmented, import-heavy supply chain.
The significant swings in DSO and DIO suggest that management faces recurring challenges in aligning inventory levels with retail demand cycles. This volatility in working capital efficiency warrants further investigation into whether these shifts are driven by strategic stockpiling or logistical bottlenecks in the Red Sea.
Based on 2026Q1 reported figures, the company maintains a current ratio of 7.09, reflecting a massive liquidity cushion that far exceeds the requirements for its short-term obligations and provides significant protection against potential supply chain disruptions or sudden maritime logistics cost spikes.
This fortress-like liquidity position is a double-edged sword, providing immense safety during regional instability while simultaneously signaling a lack of aggressive growth investment. Investors should monitor whether this capital remains idle or is eventually deployed to enhance the company's competitive moat.
The P/E ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for WILC, as it obscures the company's true earning power by conflating core operational profits with significant interest income generated from its large, non-operating cash reserves held on the balance sheet.
Analysts should instead utilize an EV/EBITDA metric that adjusts for the cash-heavy nature of the business to better reflect the valuation of the distribution operations. Relying on P/E alone risks misinterpreting the company's defensive resilience as simple stagnation.
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G. Willi-Food International Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 16.5x. The historical average is 4.2x. This places it at the 96th percentile of its historical range.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 1.4x.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.1%. The historical average is 10.9%.
Based on historical data, G. Willi-Food International Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 16.5x. This is at the 96th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 3.35% with a payout ratio of 55.2%.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd. has 27.9% gross margin and 12.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
G. Willi-Food International Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.