SAMCO (FRA:SMU) EV-to-EBIT: 19.97 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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FRA:SMU SAMCO Inc FRA:SMU
79 GF Score
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What is SAMCO EV-to-EBIT?

SAMCO FRA:SMU -2.13% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 13.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.72. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 717 Semiconductors companies, SAMCO ranks better than 58.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SAMCO's Enterprise Value is €330.83 Mil. SAMCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €16.57 Mil. Therefore, SAMCO's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.97.

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

FRA:SMU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.06   Med: 13.77   Max: 44.96
Current: 20.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SAMCO was 44.96. The lowest was -82.06. And the median was 13.77.

FRA:SMU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.58% of 717 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 27.36 vs FRA:SMU: 20.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SAMCO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €169.93 Mil. SAMCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €16.57 Mil. SAMCO's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 9.75%.


SAMCO  (FRA:SMU) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=16.566/169.934
=9.75 %

SAMCO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €169.93 Mil.
SAMCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €16.57 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.


SAMCO EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SAMCO EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SAMCO'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.

SAMCO EV-to-EBIT Chart

SAMCO Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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SAMCO Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:SMU vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, SAMCO'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.


SAMCO EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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SAMCO EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=330.830/16.566
=19.97

SAMCO's current Enterprise Value is €330.83 Mil.
SAMCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €16.57 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 19.97 mean?
SAMCO (FRA:SMU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SAMCO and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 13.77. According to the industry distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #297 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is SAMCO's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SAMCO's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.97 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 13.77. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.36. SAMCO's value of 19.97 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #297 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAMCO has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAMCO's EV-to-EBIT compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SAMCO ranks #297 out of 717 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts SAMCO in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.36. SAMCO's value of 19.97 is 27% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.77 vs. the industry median of 27.36, SAMCO 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 27.36, based on 717 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. SAMCO's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.97 is 27% 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 SAMCO and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAMCO's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.97, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAMCO stock overvalued right now?
SAMCO (FRA:SMU) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.72, compared to a current price of €46.00 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.97, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 13.77 and 27% below the Semiconductors industry median of 27.36. SAMCO's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SAMCO (FRA:SMU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.97 as of Aug. 25, 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 SAMCO (FRA:SMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAMCO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.00 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.72.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMU:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.97 (45% above median its 10-year median of 13.77)
  • GF Value™: €27.72 vs. price of €46.00 (65.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 27% below the Semiconductors median (#297 of 717)

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


SAMCO Business Description

Other Exchanges 6387:Japan
Address 36 Waraya-cho, Takeda, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8443
SAMCO Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor process equipment. It offers CVD equipment, dry etching equipment, dry cleaning equipment, and others in the field of optoelectronics such as LED and semiconductor lasers, electronic components such as MEMS and high-frequency devices, and semiconductor device fields such as 3D packages and defects analysis doing.
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