Graco (FRA:GA8) EV-to-EBIT: 20.11 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:GA8 Graco Inc FRA:GA8
94 GF Score
Price €72.20
GF Value €79.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Graco EV-to-EBIT?

Graco FRA:GA8 +0.35% 94 EV-to-EBIT is 20.11 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 22.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,379 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks better than 50.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Graco's Enterprise Value is €11,346 Mil. Graco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €564 Mil. Therefore, Graco's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.11.

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

FRA:GA8' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.68   Med: 22.07   Max: 49.82
Current: 19.92

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Graco was 49.82. The lowest was 14.68. And the median was 22.07.

FRA:GA8's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.4% of 2379 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 20.04 vs FRA:GA8: 19.92

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Graco's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,326 Mil. Graco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €564 Mil. Graco's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.46%.


Graco  (FRA:GA8) 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) %.

Graco'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 )
=564.207/10325.7026
=5.46 %

Graco's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,326 Mil.
Graco'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 €564 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.


Graco EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Graco EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graco'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.

Graco EV-to-EBIT Chart

Graco 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 25.70 19.23 22.94 23.06 20.13

Graco 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 23.07 22.05 20.13 21.15 17.96

FRA:GA8 vs CR, GNRC, RRX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.


Graco EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Graco EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11345.542/564.207
=20.11

Graco's current Enterprise Value is €11,346 Mil.
Graco'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 €564 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 20.11 mean?
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.11 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Graco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.07. Over the past decade, Graco's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.68 to 49.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1180 out of 2379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Graco's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Graco's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.11 is near median its 10-year median of 22.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.68 to a high of 49.82. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.04. Graco's value of 20.11 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #1180 out of 2379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's EV-to-EBIT compare to CR and GNRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1180 out of 2379 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Graco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.04. Graco's value of 20.11 is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.68 to 49.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.07 vs. the industry median of 20.04, Graco 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 20.04, based on 2,379 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. Graco's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.11 is 0.3% 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 Graco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.70, compared to a current price of €72.20 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.07 and 0.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.04. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.11 as of Aug. 10, 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.20 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.70. GuruFocus considers Graco to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.11 (near median its 10-year median of 22.07)
  • GF Value™: €79.70 vs. price of €72.20 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1180 of 2379)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Graco Business Description

Other Exchanges GGG:USA
Address 88 - 11th Avenue N.E, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55413
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
94GF Score

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