Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) EV-to-EBIT: 11.55 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 128% Above Median

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FRA:NWX Nordwest Handel AG FRA:NWX
61 GF Score
Price €15.60
GF Value €17.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT?

Nordwest Handel AG FRA:NWX 61 EV-to-EBIT is 11.55 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 5.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 93.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nordwest Handel AG's Enterprise Value is €45.5 Mil. Nordwest Handel AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.9 Mil. Therefore, Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.55.

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

FRA:NWX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 5.07   Max: 9.66
Current: 3.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nordwest Handel AG was 9.66. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 5.07.

FRA:NWX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93.53% of 139 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 12.33 vs FRA:NWX: 3.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nordwest Handel AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €48.4 Mil. Nordwest Handel AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.9 Mil. Nordwest Handel AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.14%.


Nordwest Handel AG  (FRA:NWX) 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) %.

Nordwest Handel AG'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 )
=3.943/48.4335
=8.14 %

Nordwest Handel AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €48.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nordwest Handel AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.9 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.


Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel AG'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.

Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nordwest Handel AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Nordwest Handel AG Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel AG'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.


Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nordwest Handel AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=45.549/3.943
=11.55

Nordwest Handel AG's current Enterprise Value is €45.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nordwest Handel AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.9 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 11.55 mean?
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 as of Sep. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 5.07. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.46 to 9.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #9 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 9.66. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 11.55 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #9 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #9 out of 139 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 11.55 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.46 to 9.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.07 vs. the industry median of 12.33, Nordwest Handel AG 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 Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.33, based on 139 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.55 is 6.3% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 5.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.26, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.07 and 6.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.33. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.55 as of Sep. 13, 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.60 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.26. GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.55 (128% above median its 10-year median of 5.07)
  • GF Value™: €17.26 vs. price of €15.60 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#9 of 139)

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


Nordwest Handel AG Business Description

Other Exchanges NWX:GermanyNWX:Germany
Address Robert-Schuman-Strasse 17, Dortmund, DEU, D-44263
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
61GF Score

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