Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) EV-to-EBIT: -264.30 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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FRA:98K Frequency Electronics Inc FRA:98K
61 GF Score
Price €63.60
GF Value €12.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT?

Frequency Electronics FRA:98K -1.01% 61 EV-to-EBIT is -264.30 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:98K with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Hardware companies, Frequency Electronics ranks worse than 56085.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Frequency Electronics's Enterprise Value is €637.23 Mil. Frequency Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-2.41 Mil. Therefore, Frequency Electronics's EV-to-EBIT for today is -264.30.

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

FRA:98K' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -576.27   Med: -7.01   Max: 266.46
Current: -260.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Frequency Electronics was 266.46. The lowest was -576.27. And the median was -7.01.

FRA:98K's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1783 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.84 vs FRA:98K: -260.96

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Frequency Electronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €397.76 Mil. Frequency Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-2.41 Mil. Frequency Electronics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.61%.


Frequency Electronics  (FRA:98K) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-2.411/397.75882
=-0.61 %

Frequency Electronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €397.76 Mil.
Frequency Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-2.41 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.


Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frequency Electronics'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.

Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Frequency Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.33 -10.78 14.21 15.07 -177.62

Frequency Electronics Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:98K vs NTGR, ADTN, GILT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency Electronics'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.


Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frequency Electronics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frequency Electronics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=637.228/-2.411
=-264.30

Frequency Electronics's current Enterprise Value is €637.23 Mil.
Frequency Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-2.41 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 -264.30 mean?
Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) has a EV-to-EBIT of -264.30 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Frequency Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1783 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Frequency Electronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Frequency Electronics' current EV-to-EBIT is -264.30. Based on the distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1783 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' EV-to-EBIT compare to NTGR and ADTN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #999999 out of 1783 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Frequency Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.84. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.84, based on 1,783 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frequency Electronics's current EV-to-EBIT is -264.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.53, compared to a current price of €63.60 — trading 407.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -264.30. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K), the current EV-to-EBIT is -264.30 as of Aug. 20, 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.60 is trading 407.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.53. GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:98K:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -264.30
  • GF Value™: €12.53 vs. price of €63.60 (407.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frequency Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges FEIM:USA98K:Germany
Address 55 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Mitchel Field, NY, USA, 11553
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
61GF Score

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