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What is Applied Industrial Technologies EV-to-EBIT?
Applied Industrial TechnologiesFRA:AT4 +1.43%88 EV-to-EBIT is 24.36 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 16.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €217.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks worse than 80.3% on this metric.
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 Industrial Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,468 Mil.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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 €469 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 Industrial Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies'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 Industrial Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Applied Industrial Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €11,435 Mil.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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 €469 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 Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.36 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 16.34. Over the past decade, Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.60 to 190.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #106 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 24.36 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 16.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.60 to a high of 190.85. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 24.36 is 88.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #106 out of 132 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to QXO and WSO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #106 out of 132 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Applied Industrial Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 24.36 is 88.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Industrial Technologies' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.60 to 190.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.34 vs. the industry median of 12.90, Applied Industrial Technologies 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.90, based on 132 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.36 is 88.9% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Industrial Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.36, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 16.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €217.23, compared to a current price of €298.00 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.36, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 16.34 and 88.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.90. Applied Industrial Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.36 as of Aug. 04, 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 Industrial Technologies (FRA:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €298.00 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €217.23.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AT4:
EV-to-EBIT: 24.36 (49% above median its 10-year median of 16.34)
GF Value™: €217.23 vs. price of €298.00 (37.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#106 of 132)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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