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Franklin Electric CoFRA:FE4 -2.21%87 EV-to-EBIT is 22.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:FE4 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Franklin Electric Co ranks worse than 55.93% on this metric.
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) 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.
Franklin Electric Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,207 Mil.
Franklin Electric Co'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 €189 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.
Franklin Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Franklin Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Electric Co'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Franklin Electric Co'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.
Franklin Electric Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Franklin Electric Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,204 Mil.
Franklin Electric Co'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 €189 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.
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.67 to 29.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.30 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.67 to a high of 29.17. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Franklin Electric Co's value of 22.30 is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CSW and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Franklin Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Franklin Electric Co's value of 22.30 is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Electric Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.67 to 29.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 18.94, Franklin Electric Co 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 Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.94, based on 2,378 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. Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.30 is 17.8% 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 Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.30, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 19.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.91, compared to a current price of €88.50 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.30, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 17.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.94. Franklin Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.30 as of Aug. 01, 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €88.50 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €90.91.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FE4:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.30 (15% above median its 10-year median of 19.36)
GF Value™: €90.91 vs. price of €88.50 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1330 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment. It has three segments; The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater, The Energy Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in fueling system applications and the Distribution segment sells and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors.
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