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KST Beteiligungs AGFRA:KSW +5.83%41 EV-to-EBIT is 9.12 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSW with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Conglomerates companies, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks better than 64.81% on this metric.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.66 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KST Beteiligungs AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.57 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KST Beteiligungs AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KST Beteiligungs AG'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KST Beteiligungs AG's current Enterprise Value is €5.24 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KST Beteiligungs AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.57 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.12 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #158 out of 449 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.12 is 184% above median its 10-year median of 3.21. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.70. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 9.12 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #158 out of 449 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #158 out of 449 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts KST Beteiligungs AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.70. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 9.12 is 22.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 11.70, KST Beteiligungs AG 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.70, based on 449 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.12 is 22.1% 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 KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.12, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.12, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 22.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.70. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.12 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03.
GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSW:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.12 (184% above median its 10-year median of 3.21)
GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €1.09 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% below the Conglomerates median (#158 of 449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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