Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) EV-to-EBIT: 16.27 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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CHIX:NEXP Nexans CHIX:NEXP
75 GF Score
Price €133.20
GF Value €104.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nexans EV-to-EBIT?

Nexans CHIX:NEXP 75 EV-to-EBIT is 16.27 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 14.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NEXP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €104.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,371 Industrial Products companies, Nexans ranks better than 56.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nexans's Enterprise Value is €6,068 Mil. Nexans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €373 Mil. Therefore, Nexans's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.27.

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

CHIX:NEXp' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -101.88   Med: 14.23   Max: 23.44
Current: 16.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nexans was 23.44. The lowest was -101.88. And the median was 14.23.

CHIX:NEXp's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.39% of 2371 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.93 vs CHIX:NEXp: 16.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nexans's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,705 Mil. Nexans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €373 Mil. Nexans's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.54%.


Nexans  (CHIX:NEXp) 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) %.

Nexans's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=373/5704.76825
=6.54 %

Nexans's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,705 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nexans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €373 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.


Nexans EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nexans EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexans'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.

Nexans EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nexans Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Nexans Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 10.36 0.00 17.71 0.00 15.49

CHIX:NEXP vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nexans'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.


Nexans EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Nexans EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6068.079/373
=16.27

Nexans's current Enterprise Value is €6,068 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nexans's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €373 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 16.27 mean?
Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.27 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nexans and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 14.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1034 out of 2371 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Nexans' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nexans' current EV-to-EBIT of 16.27 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93. Nexans' value of 16.27 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1034 out of 2371 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexans has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexans' EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nexans ranks #1034 out of 2371 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Nexans in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93. Nexans' value of 16.27 is 14.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.23 vs. the industry median of 18.93, Nexans 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 18.93, based on 2,371 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. Nexans's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.27 is 14.1% 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 Nexans and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexans's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.27, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 14.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.39, compared to a current price of €133.20 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.27, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23 and 14.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.93. Nexans' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nexans (CHIX:NEXP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.27 as of Jul. 25, 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 Nexans (CHIX:NEXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €133.20 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €104.39. GuruFocus considers Nexans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:NEXP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.27 (14% above median its 10-year median of 14.23)
  • GF Value™: €104.39 vs. price of €133.20 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1034 of 2371)

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


Nexans Business Description

Address Nexans 4, allee de l\'Arche, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Nexans is focused on electrification and provides cabling technologies and services across the value chain, including engineering and design, production, manufacturing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair. Its segments are: PWR-Transmission, supporting the energy transition through subsea and interconnection projects; PWR-Grid, providing cables, accessories and services for grid modernization; and PWR-Connect, which generates maximum revenue through solutions for data centers, electric vehicles and critical buildings. Its technologies include mass impregnated (MI), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), and dynamic cables. It focuses on the electrical safety of end users, products that are easy to handle and install, and smart products integrated into a digital ecosystem.
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