AWI (Armstrong World Industries) EV-to-EBIT: 18.71 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc AWI
71 GF Score
Price $183.19
GF Value $173.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Armstrong World Industries AWI -1.26% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 18.71 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 16.36. GuruFocus rates AWI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $173.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,427 Construction companies, Armstrong World Industries ranks worse than 70.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Armstrong World Industries's Enterprise Value is $8,243 Mil. Armstrong World Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $441 Mil. Therefore, Armstrong World Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.71.

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

AWI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -298.99   Med: 16.36   Max: 23.7
Current: 18.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Armstrong World Industries was 23.70. The lowest was -298.99. And the median was 16.36.

AWI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.99% of 1427 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.13 vs AWI: 18.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Armstrong World Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,291 Mil. Armstrong World Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $441 Mil. Armstrong World Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.04%.


Armstrong World Industries  (NYSE:AWI) 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) %.

Armstrong World Industries'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 )
=440.6/7291.05776
=6.04 %

Armstrong World Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,291 Mil.
Armstrong World Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $441 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.


Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Armstrong World Industries'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.

Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Armstrong World Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Armstrong World Industries Quarterly Data
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AWI vs FBIN, BLDR, AAON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Armstrong World Industries'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.


Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Armstrong World Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Armstrong World Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Armstrong World Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8242.714/440.6
=18.71

Armstrong World Industries's current Enterprise Value is $8,243 Mil.
Armstrong World Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $441 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 18.71 mean?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1013 out of 1427 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Armstrong World Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Armstrong World Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.36. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.13. Armstrong World Industries' value of 18.71 is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1013 out of 1427 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Armstrong World Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armstrong World Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to FBIN and BLDR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1013 out of 1427 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Armstrong World Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.13. Armstrong World Industries' value of 18.71 is 68.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.36 vs. the industry median of 11.13, Armstrong World Industries 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-EBIT for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.13, based on 1,427 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. Armstrong World Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.71 is 68.1% 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-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 Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Armstrong World Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 16.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armstrong World Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $173.75, compared to a current price of $183.19 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.36 and 68.1% above the Construction industry median of 11.13. Armstrong World Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Armstrong World Industries (AWI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.71 as of Aug. 10, 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 Armstrong World Industries (AWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $183.19 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $173.75. GuruFocus considers Armstrong World Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AWI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.71 (14% above median its 10-year median of 16.36)
  • GF Value™: $173.75 vs. price of $183.19 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 68.1% above the Construction median (#1013 of 1427)

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


Armstrong World Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges AWII34:Brazil
Address 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA, USA, 17603
Armstrong World Industries Inc designs and manufactures exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions, using materials such as mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, felt, architectural resin and glass, wood, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum. Its segments include Mineral Fiber, which produces suspended mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling systems and includes results from the Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) for ceiling suspension system (grid) products; Architectural Specialties, which designs, produces, and sources specialty ceilings, walls, and other architectural applications for commercial settings, with revenues mainly project driven; and Unallocated Corporate. The company operates in the United States and Canada.
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