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Hove ASFRA:LL0 +1.03%63 EV-to-EBIT is 6.84 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:LL0 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Hove AS ranks better than 84.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hove AS's Enterprise Value is €20.66 Mil.
Hove AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.02 Mil. Therefore, Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LL0'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.81 Med: 7.48 Max: 44.62
Current: 6.86
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hove AS was 44.62. The lowest was 4.81. And the median was 7.48.
FRA:LL0's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 84.91% of 1239
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.16
vs FRA:LL0: 6.86
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.
Hove AS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.01 Mil.
Hove AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.02 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.
Hove AS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hove AS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hove AS'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, Hove AS'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.
Hove AS EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hove AS's current Enterprise Value is €20.66 Mil.
Hove AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.02 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.
Hove AS (FRA:LL0) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.84 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hove AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.48. Over the past decade, Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.81 to 44.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #187 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hove AS's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.84 is near median its 10-year median of 7.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 44.62. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Hove AS's value of 6.84 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #187 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hove AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hove AS's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #187 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hove AS in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Hove AS's value of 6.84 is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hove AS's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.81 to 44.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 17.16, Hove AS 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.16, based on 1,239 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. Hove AS's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.84 is 60.1% 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 Hove AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hove AS's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hove AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS (FRA:LL0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 60.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.16. Hove AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.84 as of Jul. 24, 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84.
GuruFocus considers Hove AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LL0:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.84 (near median its 10-year median of 7.48)
GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €0.78 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Chemicals median (#187 of 1239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hove AS develops, produces, and supplies lubrication solutions for mechanical bearings in the wind turbine industry. The company's solutions are Hove Smart Lube, Hove Carry, Lubrication Solutions, Beinlich Pumps, and others.
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