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Brother IndustriesBRTHF +11.89%69 EV-to-EBIT is 10.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates BRTHF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,376 Industrial Products companies, Brother Industries ranks better than 72.52% 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.
Brother Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,339 Mil.
Brother Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $551 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.
Brother Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Brother Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother 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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother 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.
Brother Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Brother Industries's current Enterprise Value is $5,724 Mil.
Brother Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $551 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.
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Brother Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.72 to 12.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #653 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Brother Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Brother Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.39 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.72 to a high of 12.77. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.04. Brother Industries' value of 10.39 is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #653 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #653 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Brother Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.04. Brother Industries' value of 10.39 is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Brother Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.72 to 12.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 19.04, Brother Industries 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 19.04, based on 2,376 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. Brother Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.39 is 45.4% 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brother Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (BRTHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.60, compared to a current price of $29.64 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 45.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.04. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.39 as of Aug. 21, 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.64 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.60.
GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BRTHF:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.39 (41% above median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: $18.60 vs. price of $29.64 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.4% below the Industrial Products median (#653 of 2376)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRTHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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