Hurco (FRA:HC2) EV-to-EBIT: -9.25 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:HC2 Hurco Companies Inc FRA:HC2
68 GF Score
Price €18.70
GF Value €13.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hurco EV-to-EBIT?

Hurco FRA:HC2 -0.53% 68 EV-to-EBIT is -9.25 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HC2 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,373 Industrial Products companies, Hurco ranks worse than 42140.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hurco's Enterprise Value is €86.2 Mil. Hurco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-9.3 Mil. Therefore, Hurco's EV-to-EBIT for today is -9.25.

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

FRA:HC2' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.84   Med: 7.68   Max: 5016.03
Current: -9.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hurco was 5016.03. The lowest was -61.84. And the median was 7.68.

FRA:HC2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 2373 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.99 vs FRA:HC2: -9.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hurco's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €53.9 Mil. Hurco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-9.3 Mil. Hurco's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -17.28%.


Hurco  (FRA:HC2) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-9.315/53.921
=-17.28 %

Hurco's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €53.9 Mil.
Hurco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-9.3 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.


Hurco EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hurco EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hurco'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.

Hurco EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hurco Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.97 8.14 14.04 -12.25 -6.47

Hurco Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -8.33 -9.22 -6.47 -5.46 -6.37

FRA:HC2 vs NPWR, HDRN, ZJK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hurco'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.


Hurco EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Hurco EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=86.187/-9.315
=-9.25

Hurco's current Enterprise Value is €86.2 Mil.
Hurco's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-9.3 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 -9.25 mean?
Hurco (FRA:HC2) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.25 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hurco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Hurco's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hurco's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.25. Based on the distribution chart, Hurco ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hurco has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hurco's EV-to-EBIT compare to NPWR and HDRN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hurco ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hurco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99. 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 18.99, based on 2,373 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. 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 Hurco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hurco's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hurco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco (FRA:HC2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.51, compared to a current price of €18.70 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.25. Hurco's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.25 as of Jul. 26, 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 Hurco (FRA:HC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hurco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.70 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.51. GuruFocus considers Hurco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HC2:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -9.25
  • GF Value™: €13.51 vs. price of €18.70 (38.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hurco Business Description

Other Exchanges HURC:USA
Address One Technology Way, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46268
Hurco Companies Inc is an international industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computerized (CNC) machine tools for the metal cutting industry through a international sales and distribution network. Its proprietary control systems and software are sold as integral components of its machine tools. The Company also provides machine tool components, automation solutions, software options, upgrades, accessories, replacement parts, and related support services. It operates in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with the Americas contributing the majority of revenue. Its core products include vertical and horizontal machining centers (mills), turning centers (lathes), and toolroom machines.
68GF Score

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