DCO (Ducommun) EV-to-EBIT: -122.59 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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DCO Ducommun Inc DCO
64 GF Score
Price $191.65
GF Value $70.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ducommun EV-to-EBIT?

Ducommun DCO +1.36% 64 EV-to-EBIT is -122.59 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates DCO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Aerospace & Defense companies, Ducommun ranks worse than 387596.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ducommun's Enterprise Value is $3,188.9 Mil. Ducommun's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-26.0 Mil. Therefore, Ducommun's EV-to-EBIT for today is -122.59.

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

DCO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -135.11   Med: 19.78   Max: 46.64
Current: -122.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ducommun was 46.64. The lowest was -135.11. And the median was 19.78.

DCO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 258 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 27.66 vs DCO: -122.59

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ducommun's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,091.5 Mil. Ducommun's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-26.0 Mil. Ducommun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.84%.


Ducommun  (NYSE:DCO) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-26.013/3091.47579
=-0.84 %

Ducommun's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,091.5 Mil.
Ducommun'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 $-26.0 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.


Ducommun EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ducommun EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ducommun'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.

Ducommun EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ducommun Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ducommun Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 36.20 -30.03 -49.83 -61.47 -118.84

DCO vs VVX, AADX, YSS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Ducommun'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.


Ducommun EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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Ducommun EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3188.863/-26.013
=-122.59

Ducommun's current Enterprise Value is $3,188.9 Mil.
Ducommun'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 $-26.0 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 -122.59 mean?
Ducommun (DCO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -122.59 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ducommun and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #999999 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Ducommun's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ducommun's current EV-to-EBIT is -122.59. Based on the distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #999999 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ducommun has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ducommun's EV-to-EBIT compare to VVX and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Ducommun ranks #999999 out of 258 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ducommun in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66. 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 27.66, based on 258 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. 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 Ducommun and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ducommun's current EV-to-EBIT is -122.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ducommun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun (DCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $191.65 — trading 172% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -122.59. Ducommun's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Ducommun (DCO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -122.59 as of Aug. 22, 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 Ducommun (DCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ducommun stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $191.65 is trading 172% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45. GuruFocus considers Ducommun to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DCO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -122.59
  • GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $191.65 (172% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Ducommun Business Description

Other Exchanges DUM:Germany
Address 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, CA, USA, 92626-7100
Ducommun Inc provides engineering & manufacturing services for high-performance products & high-cost-of failure applications used in the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical & other industries. The company's reportable segments are Structural Systems & Electronic Systems. Structural Systems designs, engineers, and manufactures various sizes of complex contoured aerostructure components and assemblies, and supplies composite and metal-bonded structures and assemblies. Electronic Systems designs, engineers and manufactures high-reliability electronic and electromechanical products used in technology-driven markets, including A&D and Industrial end-use markets. It generates a maximum of its revenue from the Electronic Systems.
64GF Score

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$191.65
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$70.45
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