Basler AG (FRA:BSL) EV-to-EBIT: 18.42 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 17% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:BSL Basler AG FRA:BSL
72 GF Score
Price €23.40
GF Value €12.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Basler AG EV-to-EBIT?

Basler AG FRA:BSL -2.50% 72 EV-to-EBIT is 18.42 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 22.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:BSL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Hardware companies, Basler AG ranks better than 53.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Basler AG's Enterprise Value is €748.5 Mil. Basler AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €40.6 Mil. Therefore, Basler AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.42.

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

FRA:BSL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -788.23   Med: 22.32   Max: 77.67
Current: 18.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Basler AG was 77.67. The lowest was -788.23. And the median was 22.32.

FRA:BSL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
53.41% of 1775 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 20.41 vs FRA:BSL: 18.43

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Basler AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €891.5 Mil. Basler AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €40.6 Mil. Basler AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.56%.


Basler AG  (FRA:BSL) 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) %.

Basler AG'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 )
=40.629/891.5069
=4.56 %

Basler AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €891.5 Mil.
Basler AG'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 €40.6 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.


Basler AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Basler AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Basler AG'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.

Basler AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

Basler AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.18 32.77 -21.62 -21.85 28.26

Basler AG 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 -519.21 74.63 28.26 14.62 21.94

FRA:BSL vs AAPL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Basler AG'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.


Basler AG EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


FRA:BSL
72GF Score
Basler AG FRA:BSL
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Basler AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=748.471/40.629
=18.42

Basler AG's current Enterprise Value is €748.5 Mil.
Basler AG'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 €40.6 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 18.42 mean?
Basler AG (FRA:BSL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.42 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Basler AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Basler AG ranks #827 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Basler AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Basler AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.42 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 22.32. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Basler AG's value of 18.42 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basler AG ranks #827 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Basler AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basler AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Basler AG ranks #827 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Basler AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Basler AG's value of 18.42 is 9.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.32 vs. the industry median of 20.41, Basler AG 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 20.41, based on 1,775 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. Basler AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.42 is 9.8% 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 Basler AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basler AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.42, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 22.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basler AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basler AG (FRA:BSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.62, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.42, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 22.32 and 9.8% below the Hardware industry median of 20.41. Basler AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Basler AG (FRA:BSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.42 as of Aug. 19, 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 Basler AG (FRA:BSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basler AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.62. GuruFocus considers Basler AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BSL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.42 (17% below median its 10-year median of 22.32)
  • GF Value™: €12.62 vs. price of €23.40 (85.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% below the Hardware median (#827 of 1775)

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


Basler AG Business Description

Address An der Strusbek 60-62, Ahrensburg, SH, DEU, 22926
Basler AG is a Germany-based company that manufactures cameras and accessories for applications in medicine, traffic, industrial mass production, logistics and other market. Basler's product portfolio includes Cameras, Powerpacks, Accessories, and software. Its geographical segments are Germany, the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and Asia. The company earns majority of its revenue from Asia.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:BSL

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€23.40
Price
€12.62
GF Value