Netgear (FRA:NGJ) EV-to-EBIT: -13.83 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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FRA:NGJ Netgear Inc FRA:NGJ
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What is Netgear EV-to-EBIT?

Netgear FRA:NGJ +1.08% 69 EV-to-EBIT is -13.83 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NGJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Hardware companies, Netgear ranks worse than 55990.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Netgear's Enterprise Value is €302.1 Mil. Netgear's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-21.8 Mil. Therefore, Netgear's EV-to-EBIT for today is -13.83.

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

FRA:NGJ' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -320.26   Med: 6.24   Max: 352.06
Current: -13.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Netgear was 352.06. The lowest was -320.26. And the median was 6.24.

FRA:NGJ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1786 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.84 vs FRA:NGJ: -13.88

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Netgear's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €350.1 Mil. Netgear's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-21.8 Mil. Netgear's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.24%.


Netgear  (FRA:NGJ) 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) %.

Netgear's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-21.842/350.106
=-6.24 %

Netgear's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €350.1 Mil.
Netgear's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-21.8 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.


Netgear EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Netgear EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netgear'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.

Netgear EV-to-EBIT Chart

Netgear 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 9.19 -10.07 -6.76 -5.76 -15.79

Netgear Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -16.06 -19.42 -15.79 -13.26 -16.24

FRA:NGJ vs ADTN, FEIM, CLFD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Netgear'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.


Netgear EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netgear's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Netgear EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Netgear's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=302.055/-21.842
=-13.83

Netgear's current Enterprise Value is €302.1 Mil.
Netgear's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-21.8 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 -13.83 mean?
Netgear (FRA:NGJ) has a EV-to-EBIT of -13.83 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Netgear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #999999 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Netgear's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Netgear's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.83. Based on the distribution chart, Netgear ranks #999999 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Netgear has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netgear's EV-to-EBIT compare to ADTN and FEIM?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netgear ranks #999999 out of 1786 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Netgear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.84. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.84, based on 1,786 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 Netgear and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netgear's current EV-to-EBIT is -13.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netgear stock overvalued right now?
Netgear (FRA:NGJ) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -13.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.70, compared to a current price of €18.70 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -13.83. Netgear's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Netgear (FRA:NGJ), the current EV-to-EBIT is -13.83 as of Aug. 31, 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 Netgear (FRA:NGJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.70 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NGJ:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -13.83
  • GF Value™: €20.70 vs. price of €18.70 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Netgear Business Description

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Address 3553 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Netgear Inc provider of networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It delivers a wide range of intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity. The group has two segments: Enterprise and Consumer which offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations of all sizes. The Home Networking and Mobile offers connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, and Others. It conduct business across three geographic territories: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
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