Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) EV-to-EBIT: -11.71 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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FRA:MSRB Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB
59 GF Score
Price €2.72
GF Value €3.45
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What is Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT?

Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB -3.75% 59 EV-to-EBIT is -11.71 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSRB with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Packaging & Containers companies, Metsa Board Oyj ranks worse than 306748.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Metsa Board Oyj's Enterprise Value is €1,543 Mil. Metsa Board Oyj's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-132 Mil. Therefore, Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT for today is -11.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MSRB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.19   Med: 16.86   Max: 334.02
Current: -11.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Metsa Board Oyj was 334.02. The lowest was -44.19. And the median was 16.86.

FRA:MSRB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 326 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 13.195 vs FRA:MSRB: -11.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Metsa Board Oyj's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,562 Mil. Metsa Board Oyj's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-132 Mil. Metsa Board Oyj's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.43%.


Metsa Board Oyj  (FRA:MSRB) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Metsa Board Oyj's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-131.7/1562.15296
=-8.43 %

Metsa Board Oyj's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,562 Mil.
Metsa Board Oyj'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 €-132 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.


Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metsa Board Oyj'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.

Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT Chart

Metsa Board Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.13 7.32 23.10 36.23 -11.49

Metsa Board Oyj Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 75.49 321.46 -45.02 -11.49 -16.47

FRA:MSRB vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Metsa Board Oyj'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.


Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Metsa Board Oyj EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1542.859/-131.7
=-11.71

Metsa Board Oyj's current Enterprise Value is €1,543 Mil.
Metsa Board Oyj'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 €-132 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -11.71 mean?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a EV-to-EBIT of -11.71 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Is Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Metsa Board Oyj's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.71. Based on the distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 326 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metsa Board Oyj has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metsa Board Oyj's EV-to-EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #999999 out of 326 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Metsa Board Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.20, based on 326 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 Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metsa Board Oyj's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metsa Board Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -11.71. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.45, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -11.71. Metsa Board Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB), the current EV-to-EBIT is -11.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.45.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MSRB:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -11.71
  • GF Value™: €3.45 vs. price of €2.72 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metsa Board Oyj Business Description

Address Revontulenpuisto 2, P.O. Box 20, Espoo, FIN, 02100
Metsa Board Oyj is the European producer of premium lightweight paperboards. Its product portfolio includes pulp, boxboard, and linerboard, which are used in foodservice and consumer goods packaging. The company's customers are typically boxboard printers, carton board manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of branded goods and wholesalers. It operates fiber mills that produce its fiber-based products from timber. The Company operates in European Nations like Germany, Sweden, Spain, etc., and also in other countries like the UK, Norway, Canada, Asia, and Turkey. The majority of the revenue is generated in Europe.
59GF Score

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