BLCO (Bausch & Lomb) EV-to-EBIT: 33.48 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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BLCO Bausch & Lomb Corp BLCO
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Price $16.91
GF Value $18.02
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What is Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT?

Bausch & Lomb BLCO -0.47% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 33.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 74.11. GuruFocus rates BLCO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 470 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bausch & Lomb ranks worse than 76.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Bausch & Lomb's Enterprise Value is $10,847 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $324 Mil. Therefore, Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT for today is 33.48.

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

BLCO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.18   Med: 74.11   Max: 425.35
Current: 33.85

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Bausch & Lomb was 425.35. The lowest was 24.18. And the median was 74.11.

BLCO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.38% of 470 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 18.92 vs BLCO: 33.85

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Bausch & Lomb's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10,729 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $324 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.02%.


Bausch & Lomb  (NYSE:BLCO) 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) %.

Bausch & Lomb'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 )
=324/10728.86392
=3.02 %

Bausch & Lomb's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10,729 Mil.
Bausch & Lomb'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 $324 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.


Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bausch & Lomb'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.

Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT Chart

Bausch & Lomb Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 34.57 87.44 66.49 103.76

Bausch & Lomb Quarterly Data
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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 391.05 125.06 103.76 47.25 33.70

BLCO vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Bausch & Lomb'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.


Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bausch & Lomb EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10846.791/324
=33.48

Bausch & Lomb's current Enterprise Value is $10,847 Mil.
Bausch & Lomb'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 $324 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 33.48 mean?
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 33.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 74.11. Over the past decade, Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 24.18 to 425.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #359 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.48 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 74.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.18 to a high of 425.35. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.92. Bausch & Lomb's value of 33.48 is 77% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #359 out of 470 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's EV-to-EBIT compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bausch & Lomb ranks #359 out of 470 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Bausch & Lomb in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.92. Bausch & Lomb's value of 33.48 is 77% above this benchmark. Historically, Bausch & Lomb's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 24.18 to 425.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.11 vs. the industry median of 18.92, Bausch & Lomb 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 18.92, based on 470 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. Bausch & Lomb's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.48 is 77% 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bausch & Lomb's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.48, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 74.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.02, compared to a current price of $16.91 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.48, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 74.11 and 77% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 18.92. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.48 as of Aug. 03, 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 Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.91 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.02. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLCO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 33.48 (55% below median its 10-year median of 74.11)
  • GF Value™: $18.02 vs. price of $16.91 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#359 of 470)

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


Bausch & Lomb Business Description

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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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