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Badger MeterBMI -2.36%78 EV-to-EBIT is 22.51 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 29.73. GuruFocus rates BMI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $202.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,770 Hardware companies, Badger Meter ranks worse than 55.99% on this metric.
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.
Badger Meter's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,205.4 Mil.
Badger Meter'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 $163.7 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.
Badger Meter EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Badger Meter EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Badger Meter'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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Badger Meter'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.
Badger Meter EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Badger Meter's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Badger Meter's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Badger Meter's current Enterprise Value is $3,683.9 Mil.
Badger Meter'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 $163.7 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.
Badger Meter (BMI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Badger Meter and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 29.73. Over the past decade, Badger Meter's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.61 to 47.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #991 out of 1770 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Badger Meter's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Badger Meter's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 29.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.61 to a high of 47.66. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.45. Badger Meter's value of 22.51 is 15.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #991 out of 1770 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Badger Meter has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Badger Meter's EV-to-EBIT compare to ITRI and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #991 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Badger Meter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.45. Badger Meter's value of 22.51 is 15.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Badger Meter's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.61 to 47.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.73 vs. the industry median of 19.45, Badger Meter 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.45, based on 1,770 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. Badger Meter's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.51 is 15.8% 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 Badger Meter and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Badger Meter's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 29.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Badger Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter (BMI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $202.44, compared to a current price of $130.39 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 29.73 and 15.8% above the Hardware industry median of 19.45. Badger Meter's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Badger Meter (BMI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.51 as of Jul. 30, 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 Badger Meter (BMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $130.39 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $202.44.
GuruFocus considers Badger Meter to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BMI:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.51 (24% below median its 10-year median of 29.73)
GF Value™: $202.44 vs. price of $130.39 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% above the Hardware median (#991 of 1770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Badger Meter is a provider of water management solutions. The company's solutions encompass measurement and control hardware, connectivity and communication, data visualization and software. Badger Meter has global operations, with the vast majority of revenue derived from the US.
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