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EssentraFRA:HOF -2.83%65 EV-to-EBIT is 32.71 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 28.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks worse than 73.65% on this metric.
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.
Essentra's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €416.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.1 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.
Essentra EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Essentra EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essentra'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 Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.
Essentra EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Essentra's current Enterprise Value is €397.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.1 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.
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Essentra and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 28.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #911 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Essentra's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Essentra's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.47. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.56. Essentra's value of 32.71 is 86.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #911 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #911 out of 1237 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Essentra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.56. Essentra's value of 32.71 is 86.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.47 vs. the industry median of 17.56, Essentra 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.56, based on 1,237 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. Essentra's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.71 is 86.3% 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 Essentra and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 28.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 32.71. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.72, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.47 and 86.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.56. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.71 as of Jul. 21, 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.72.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HOF:
EV-to-EBIT: 32.71 (15% above median its 10-year median of 28.47)
GF Value™: €1.72 vs. price of €1.03 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.3% above the Chemicals median (#911 of 1237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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