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Intertek GroupFRA:IT1 -0.29%81 EV-to-EBIT is 18.62 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks worse than 71.96% 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.
Intertek Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €12,104 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Intertek Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €658 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.
Intertek Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Intertek Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intertek Group'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 Business Services subindustry, Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Intertek Group's current Enterprise Value is €12,246 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Intertek Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €658 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.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Intertek Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #616 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Intertek Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Intertek Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 is near median its 10-year median of 19.51. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Intertek Group's value of 18.62 is 68.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #616 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #616 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Intertek Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Intertek Group's value of 18.62 is 68.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 11.05, Intertek Group 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.05, based on 856 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. Intertek Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 is 68.6% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.74, compared to a current price of €68.35 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 68.6% above the Business Services industry median of 11.05. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62 as of Aug. 16, 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.35 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.74.
GuruFocus considers Intertek Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IT1:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.62 (near median its 10-year median of 19.51)
GF Value™: €60.74 vs. price of €68.35 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% above the Business Services median (#616 of 856)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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