Korvest (ASX:KOV) EV-to-EBIT: 14.89 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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ASX:KOV Korvest Ltd ASX:KOV
67 GF Score
Price A$18.54
GF Value A$12.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Korvest EV-to-EBIT?

Korvest ASX:KOV +5.34% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 14.89 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 12.17. GuruFocus rates ASX:KOV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$12.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Korvest ranks better than 60.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Korvest's Enterprise Value is A$216.6 Mil. Korvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.6 Mil. Therefore, Korvest's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korvest's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:KOV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.8   Med: 12.17   Max: 109.44
Current: 14.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Korvest was 109.44. The lowest was -6.80. And the median was 12.17.

ASX:KOV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
60.18% of 2378 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.935 vs ASX:KOV: 14.89

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Korvest's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$246.1 Mil. Korvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.6 Mil. Korvest's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.91%.


Korvest  (ASX:KOV) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Korvest's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=14.552/246.12944
=5.91 %

Korvest's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$246.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Korvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.6 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.


Korvest EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Korvest EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korvest's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Korvest EV-to-EBIT Chart

Korvest Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT
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Korvest Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.49 0.00 8.41 0.00 16.91

ASX:KOV vs CRS, ATI, MLI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Korvest's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Korvest EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Korvest's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korvest's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


ASX:KOV
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Korvest EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Korvest's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=216.644/14.552
=14.89

Korvest's current Enterprise Value is A$216.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Korvest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 mean?
Korvest (ASX:KOV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Korvest and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 12.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Korvest ranks #947 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Korvest's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Korvest's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 12.17. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Korvest's value of 14.89 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korvest ranks #947 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korvest has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korvest's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Korvest ranks #947 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Korvest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Korvest's value of 14.89 is 21.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.17 vs. the industry median of 18.94, Korvest 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-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.94, based on 2,378 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korvest's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.89 is 21.4% 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Korvest and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korvest's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 12.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korvest (ASX:KOV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$12.77, compared to a current price of A$18.54 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 12.17 and 21.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.94. Korvest's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korvest (ASX:KOV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.89 as of Jul. 31, 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 Korvest (ASX:KOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korvest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$18.54 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$12.77. GuruFocus considers Korvest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KOV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.89 (22% above median its 10-year median of 12.17)
  • GF Value™: A$12.77 vs. price of A$18.54 (45.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% below the Industrial Products median (#947 of 2378)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korvest Business Description

Address 580 Prospect Road, Kilburn, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5084
Korvest Ltd is an Australia-based company principally engaged in the industrial products manufacturing business. The activities of the Company consist of hot dip galvanizing, sheet metal fabrication, and the manufacture of cable and pipe support systems and fittings. The group has two reportable segments: The Industrial products Segment includes the manufacture of electrical and cable support systems, steel fabrication, and access systems which also includes the sale, hire, and repair of high torque tools; and the Production Segment, which provides hot dip galvanizing services. The company drives a majority of its revenue from the Industrial products segment.
67GF Score

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