Ferrotec (FRA:FER) EV-to-EBIT: 21.27 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 116% Above Median

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FRA:FER Ferrotec Corp FRA:FER
58 GF Score
Price €48.20
GF Value €19.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT?

Ferrotec FRA:FER -4.55% 58 EV-to-EBIT is 21.27 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:FER with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Semiconductors companies, Ferrotec ranks better than 62.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ferrotec's Enterprise Value is €3,595 Mil. Ferrotec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €169 Mil. Therefore, Ferrotec's EV-to-EBIT for today is 21.27.

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

FRA:FER' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3   Med: 9.84   Max: 34.83
Current: 22.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ferrotec was 34.83. The lowest was 3.30. And the median was 9.84.

FRA:FER's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
62.54% of 686 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 31.645 vs FRA:FER: 22.42

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ferrotec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,571 Mil. Ferrotec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €169 Mil. Ferrotec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.57%.


Ferrotec  (FRA:FER) 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) %.

Ferrotec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=169.033/2571.449
=6.57 %

Ferrotec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,571 Mil.
Ferrotec'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 €169 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.


Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ferrotec'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.

Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ferrotec Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Ferrotec Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 9.44 11.36 13.70 15.09 15.85

FRA:FER vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ferrotec'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.


Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Ferrotec EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3595.401/169.033
=21.27

Ferrotec's current Enterprise Value is €3,595 Mil.
Ferrotec'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 €169 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 21.27 mean?
Ferrotec (FRA:FER) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.27 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ferrotec and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 9.84. Over the past decade, Ferrotec's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.30 to 34.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #257 out of 686 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Ferrotec's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ferrotec's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.27 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 9.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 34.83. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65. Ferrotec's value of 21.27 is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #257 out of 686 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferrotec has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrotec's EV-to-EBIT compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ferrotec ranks #257 out of 686 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Ferrotec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65. Ferrotec's value of 21.27 is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ferrotec's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.30 to 34.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 31.65, Ferrotec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 31.65, based on 686 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. Ferrotec's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.27 is 32.8% 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 Ferrotec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrotec's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.27, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec (FRA:FER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.74, compared to a current price of €48.20 — trading 144.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.27, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 32.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 31.65. Ferrotec's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.27 as of Aug. 07, 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 Ferrotec (FRA:FER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrotec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.20 is trading 144.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.74. GuruFocus considers Ferrotec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FER:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 21.27 (116% above median its 10-year median of 9.84)
  • GF Value™: €19.74 vs. price of €48.20 (144.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.8% below the Semiconductors median (#257 of 686)

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


Ferrotec Business Description

Other Exchanges FRRZF:USA6890:Japan
Address 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi Plaza Building, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Ferrotec Corp is a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment related products. The company operates through four business segments. Its Electronic device segment manufactures thermo-electric modules, ferrofluid, and power semiconductor substrate. The Equipment-related segment is engaged in the production and sale of vacuum seal, quartz products, ceramics and silicon products, silicon parts, and wafer products. Its Photovoltaic segment is involved in the formation of silicon crystal equipment, quartz crucible, and silicon for the solar cell. The company's Other segment comprises of laundry and other related industrial equipment.
58GF Score

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