Dana (DAN) EV-to-EBIT: 27.27 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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DAN Dana Inc DAN
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Price $28.35
GF Value $16.46
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dana EV-to-EBIT?

Dana DAN +3.77% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 27.27 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates DAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dana ranks worse than 77.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dana's Enterprise Value is $4,281 Mil. Dana's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $157 Mil. Therefore, Dana's EV-to-EBIT for today is 27.27.

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

DAN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -231.71   Med: 13.6   Max: 54.12
Current: 27.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dana was 54.12. The lowest was -231.71. And the median was 13.60.

DAN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
77.34% of 1077 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.14 vs DAN: 27.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dana's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,779 Mil. Dana's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $157 Mil. Dana's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.29%.


Dana  (NYSE:DAN) 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) %.

Dana's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=157/4779.1295
=3.29 %

Dana's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,779 Mil.
Dana'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 $157 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.


Dana EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dana EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dana'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.

Dana EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dana Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Dana Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -40.45 -62.29 -207.36 38.76 30.44

DAN vs PHIN, VGNT, QS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dana'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.


Dana EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dana's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dana EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4280.744/157
=27.27

Dana's current Enterprise Value is $4,281 Mil.
Dana'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 $157 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 27.27 mean?
Dana (DAN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dana and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 13.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Dana ranks #833 out of 1077 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Dana's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dana's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 13.60. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Dana's value of 27.27 is 107.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dana ranks #833 out of 1077 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dana has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dana's EV-to-EBIT compare to PHIN and VGNT?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dana ranks #833 out of 1077 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dana in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Dana's value of 27.27 is 107.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Dana 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.14, based on 1,077 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. Dana's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.27 is 107.5% 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 Dana and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dana's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 13.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dana (DAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.46, compared to a current price of $28.35 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 107.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.14. Dana's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Dana (DAN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.27 as of Aug. 07, 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 Dana (DAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.35 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.46. GuruFocus considers Dana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 27.27 (101% above median its 10-year median of 13.60)
  • GF Value™: $16.46 vs. price of $28.35 (72.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 107.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#833 of 1077)

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


Dana Business Description

Other Exchanges 4DH:Germany
Address 3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH, USA, 43537
Dana Inc is provider of products to virtually every vehicle manufacturer in the world. Its technologies include drive systems (axles, driveshafts and transmissions); electrodynamic technologies (motors, inverters, software and control systems, battery-management systems, and fuel cell plates); sealing solutions (gaskets, seals, cam covers, and oil pan modules); thermal-management technologies (transmission and engine oil cooling, battery and electronics cooling, charge air cooling, and thermal-acoustical protective shielding); and digital solutions (active and passive system controls and descriptive and predictive analytics). The company has two operating segments: Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle. The Light Vehicles segment generates the majority of revenue.
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