Safran (CHIX:SAFP) EV-to-EBIT: 12.84 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:SAFP Safran SA CHIX:SAFP
91 GF Score
Price €328.80
GF Value €290.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Safran EV-to-EBIT?

Safran CHIX:SAFP +1.01% 91 EV-to-EBIT is 12.84 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAFP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €290.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 82.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Safran's Enterprise Value is €133,596 Mil. Safran's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,404 Mil. Therefore, Safran's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.84.

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

CHIX:SAFp' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -176.07   Med: 13.43   Max: 141.22
Current: 12.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Safran was 141.22. The lowest was -176.07. And the median was 13.43.

CHIX:SAFp's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
82.61% of 253 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 27.41 vs CHIX:SAFp: 12.84

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Safran's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €123,137 Mil. Safran's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,404 Mil. Safran's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.45%.


Safran  (CHIX:SAFp) 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) %.

Safran'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 )
=10404/123137.4521
=8.45 %

Safran's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €123,137 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Safran's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,404 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.


Safran EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Safran EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safran'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.

Safran EV-to-EBIT Chart

Safran Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Safran 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 13.49 0.00 -119.71 0.00 11.83

CHIX:SAFP vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.


Safran EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Safran EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=133595.815/10404
=12.84

Safran's current Enterprise Value is €133,596 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Safran's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,404 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 12.84 mean?
Safran (CHIX:SAFP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.84 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Safran and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #44 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Safran's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Safran's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.84 is near median its 10-year median of 13.43. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.41. Safran's value of 12.84 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #44 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #44 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Safran in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.41. Safran's value of 12.84 is 53.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.43 vs. the industry median of 27.41, Safran 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.41, based on 253 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. Safran's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.84 is 53.2% 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran (CHIX:SAFP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €290.40, compared to a current price of €328.80 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.43 and 53.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.41. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Safran (CHIX:SAFP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.84 as of Jul. 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 Safran (CHIX:SAFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €328.80 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €290.40. GuruFocus considers Safran to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAFP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.84 (near median its 10-year median of 13.43)
  • GF Value™: €290.40 vs. price of €328.80 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#44 of 253)

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


Safran Business Description

Address 2, boulevard du General-Martial-Valin, Paris, FRA, 75015
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
91GF Score

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€290.40
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