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KSB SE KGaAFRA:KSB +0.64%81 EV-to-EBIT is 6.65 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €735.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,375 Industrial Products companies, KSB SE KGaA ranks better than 87.83% 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.
KSB SE KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,677 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KSB SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €248 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.
KSB SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KSB SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSB SE KGaA'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KSB SE KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €1,648 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KSB SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €248 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.
KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.65 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 5.60. Over the past decade, KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.07 to 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #289 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KSB SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.65 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 5.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 10.65. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.98. KSB SE KGaA's value of 6.65 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #289 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSB SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #289 out of 2375 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KSB SE KGaA in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.98. KSB SE KGaA's value of 6.65 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, KSB SE KGaA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.07 to 10.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 19.98, KSB SE KGaA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.98, based on 2,375 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. KSB SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.65 is 66.7% 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSB SE KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.65, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSB SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €735.97, compared to a current price of €948.00 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.65, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 66.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.98. KSB SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.65 as of Aug. 18, 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 KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €948.00 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €735.97.
GuruFocus considers KSB SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSB:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.65 (19% above median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: €735.97 vs. price of €948.00 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% below the Industrial Products median (#289 of 2375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSB SE & Co KGaA is a German-based supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Its operations are carried out in three segments, namely Pumps, Valves, and the KSB SupremeServ segment, which comprises the spare parts business for pumps and valves. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pumps segment, which offers single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control and drive systems. The company's pumps are used in various applications where fluids need to be transported, as well as in other applications that belong to industry, building services, water engineering, wastewater engineering, energy supply, and mining, among other sectors. Geographically, it generates revenue from Germany, China, France, the USA, India, and other countries.
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