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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.
Applied Optoelectronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,773.3 Mil.
Applied Optoelectronics'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 €-51.3 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.
Applied Optoelectronics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Applied Optoelectronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:A59 vs VIAV, VSAT, ONDS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Applied Optoelectronics'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.
Applied Optoelectronics EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Optoelectronics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Optoelectronics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Applied Optoelectronics's current Enterprise Value is €7,568.1 Mil.
Applied Optoelectronics'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 €-51.3 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.
Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) has a EV-to-EBIT of -147.51 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #999999 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Applied Optoelectronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Applied Optoelectronics' current EV-to-EBIT is -147.51. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #999999 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Optoelectronics has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Optoelectronics' EV-to-EBIT compare to VIAV and VSAT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Optoelectronics ranks #999999 out of 1799 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Applied Optoelectronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.88. 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 18.88, based on 1,799 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 Applied Optoelectronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Optoelectronics's current EV-to-EBIT is -147.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Optoelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.07, compared to a current price of €92.43 — trading 318.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -147.51. Applied Optoelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59), the current EV-to-EBIT is -147.51 as of Aug. 29, 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 Applied Optoelectronics (FRA:A59) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Optoelectronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €92.43 is trading 318.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07.
GuruFocus considers Applied Optoelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A59:
EV-to-EBIT: -147.51
GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €92.43 (318.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A59 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc is a provider of fiber-optic networking products, for four networking end-markets; internet data center, CATV, telecom, and FTTH. The Company designs and manufactures a wide range of optical communications products at varying levels of integration, from components, subassemblies, and modules to meet turn-key equipment. Through direct sales personnel, and manufacturing teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan, the company coordinates with customers to determine product design, qualifications, and performance. The Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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