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LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) 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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €145.4 Mil.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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 €-16.5 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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Enterprise Value is €362.7 Mil.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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 €-16.5 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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -21.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #999999 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current EV-to-EBIT is -21.95. Based on the distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #999999 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #999999 out of 2369 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places LPKF Laser & Electronics SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56. 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 19.56, based on 2,369 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. 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current EV-to-EBIT is -21.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.18, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 113.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -21.95. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -21.95 as of Jul. 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (FRA:LPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.30 is trading 113.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.18.
GuruFocus considers LPKF Laser & Electronics SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LPK:
EV-to-EBIT: -21.95
GF Value™: €7.18 vs. price of €15.30 (113.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is an international technology company specializing in laser-based manufacturing solutions for demanding industries. It develops high-tech solutions that address aspects such as precision, energy efficiency, and sustainability in particular. The group's Industries & Technologies include Electronics Manufacturing, Research & In-house PCB Prototyping, Laser Plastic Welding, Thin Glass Precision Processing, Laser Scribing, and others. The firm operates through the following segments: Development, Electronics, Welding, and Solar. Its geographic areas are Germany, the rest of Europe, North America, China, the rest of Asia, and Other.
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