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DeluxeFRA:DL8 -0.95%67 EV-to-EBIT is 9.85 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 12.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:DL8 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.35. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, Deluxe ranks better than 60.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Deluxe's Enterprise Value is €2,204 Mil.
Deluxe's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €224 Mil. Therefore, Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DL8'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.27 Med: 12.63 Max: 47.24
Current: 9.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Deluxe was 47.24. The lowest was -22.27. And the median was 12.63.
FRA:DL8's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 60.67% of 450
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.73
vs FRA:DL8: 9.76
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.
Deluxe's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,201 Mil.
Deluxe'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 €224 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.
Deluxe EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Deluxe EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deluxe'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe'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.
Deluxe EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Deluxe's current Enterprise Value is €2,204 Mil.
Deluxe'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 €224 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.
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.85 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 12.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #177 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Deluxe's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.85 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 12.63. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73. Deluxe's value of 9.85 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #177 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's EV-to-EBIT compare to TTI and MATW?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #177 out of 450 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Deluxe in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73. Deluxe's value of 9.85 is 16% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.63 vs. the industry median of 11.73, Deluxe 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.73, based on 450 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. Deluxe's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.85 is 16% 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 Deluxe and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deluxe's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.85, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 12.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.35, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.85, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 12.63 and 16% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.73. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Deluxe (FRA:DL8), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.85 as of Aug. 15, 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 Deluxe (FRA:DL8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DL8:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.85 (22% below median its 10-year median of 12.63)
GF Value™: €16.35 vs. price of €20.80 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Conglomerates median (#177 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DL8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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