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The MiddlebyFRA:MBY 79 EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.84. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks better than 64.89% 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.
The Middleby's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,538 Mil.
The Middleby'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 €495 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.
The Middleby EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Middleby EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The Middleby's current Enterprise Value is €6,732 Mil.
The Middleby'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 €495 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.
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Middleby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.84. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #835 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is The Middleby's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Middleby's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 is near median its 10-year median of 13.84. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. The Middleby's value of 13.59 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #835 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's EV-to-EBIT compare to GTES and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #835 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts The Middleby in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. The Middleby's value of 13.59 is 28.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 18.94, The Middleby 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 18.94, based on 2,378 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. The Middleby's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.59 is 28.2% 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.84, compared to a current price of €114.00 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 28.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.94. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 as of Aug. 02, 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €114.00 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €96.84.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBY:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.59 (near median its 10-year median of 13.84)
GF Value™: €96.84 vs. price of €114.00 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Industrial Products median (#835 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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