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Coats GroupFRA:4TC +1.08%60 EV-to-EBIT is 12.29 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 10.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:4TC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.88. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Coats Group ranks better than 54.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4TC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.52 Med: 10.26 Max: 18.01
Current: 12.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Coats Group was 18.01. The lowest was 3.52. And the median was 10.26.
FRA:4TC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 54.57% of 810
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.45
vs FRA:4TC: 12.13
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.
Coats Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,549 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coats Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €217 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.
Coats Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Coats Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coats Group'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Coats Group'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.
Coats Group EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Coats Group's current Enterprise Value is €2,661 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Coats Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €217 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.
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.29 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Coats Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 10.26. Over the past decade, Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.52 to 18.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #368 out of 810 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Coats Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.29 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 18.01. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45. Coats Group's value of 12.29 is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #368 out of 810 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coats Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coats Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Coats Group ranks #368 out of 810 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Coats Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45. Coats Group's value of 12.29 is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Coats Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.52 to 18.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.26 vs. the industry median of 13.45, Coats Group 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.45, based on 810 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. Coats Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.29 is 8.6% 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 Coats Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coats Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.29, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 10.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coats Group stock overvalued right now?
Coats Group (FRA:4TC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 12.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.94 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.29, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 10.26 and 8.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.45. Coats Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.29 as of Aug. 05, 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 Coats Group (FRA:4TC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coats Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.94 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4TC:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.29 (20% above median its 10-year median of 10.26)
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.94 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#368 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4TC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coats Group PLC is a firm manufacturing thread for industrial and consumer use. Its product portfolio includes industrial thread and knitting yarns used in the apparel and footwear industries, zips, trims, composites, and fabrics. The company's customers are grouped into two segments; Apparel which is also the key revenue generating customer segment and Footwear. The company generates a majority of its revenue from China and Hong Kong and the rest from Vietnam, India, United Kingdom and other regions.
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