Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) EV-to-EBIT: -30.36 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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FRA:ST2 Sturm Ruger & Co Inc FRA:ST2
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Price €33.58
GF Value €41.33
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What is Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT?

Sturm Ruger FRA:ST2 +0.24% 70 EV-to-EBIT is -30.36 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.33. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sturm Ruger ranks worse than 395256.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sturm Ruger's Enterprise Value is €445.2 Mil. Sturm Ruger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14.7 Mil. Therefore, Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBIT for today is -30.36.

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

FRA:ST2' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.1   Med: 10.44   Max: 512.7
Current: -30.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sturm Ruger was 512.70. The lowest was -79.10. And the median was 10.44.

FRA:ST2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 253 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 28.23 vs FRA:ST2: -30.07

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sturm Ruger's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €464.9 Mil. Sturm Ruger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14.7 Mil. Sturm Ruger's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.15%.


Sturm Ruger  (FRA:ST2) 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) %.

Sturm Ruger'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 )
=-14.665/464.9334
=-3.15 %

Sturm Ruger's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €464.9 Mil.
Sturm Ruger'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 €-14.7 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.


Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sturm Ruger'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.

Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sturm Ruger Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sturm Ruger 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 14.12 55.31 456.49 -60.73 -31.70

FRA:ST2 vs ELMT, SWBI, SATL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sturm Ruger'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.


Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sturm Ruger EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=445.206/-14.665
=-30.36

Sturm Ruger's current Enterprise Value is €445.2 Mil.
Sturm Ruger'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 €-14.7 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 -30.36 mean?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a EV-to-EBIT of -30.36 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sturm Ruger and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #999999 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sturm Ruger's current EV-to-EBIT is -30.36. Based on the distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #999999 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sturm Ruger has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sturm Ruger's EV-to-EBIT compare to ELMT and SWBI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sturm Ruger ranks #999999 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sturm Ruger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.23. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.23, based on 253 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 Sturm Ruger and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sturm Ruger's current EV-to-EBIT is -30.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sturm Ruger stock overvalued right now?
Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -30.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.33, compared to a current price of €33.58 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -30.36. Sturm Ruger's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2), the current EV-to-EBIT is -30.36 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sturm Ruger (FRA:ST2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sturm Ruger stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €33.58 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.33.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ST2:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -30.36
  • GF Value™: €41.33 vs. price of €33.58 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sturm Ruger Business Description

Other Exchanges RGR:USA
Address 1 Lacey Place, Southport, CT, USA, 06890
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc and its subsidiary are principally engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of firearms to domestic customers. The company's design and manufacturing operations are in the United States, and almost all product content is domestic. The company has two reportable operating segments: firearms and castings. The firearms segment manufactures and sells rifles, pistols, and revolvers principally to a number of federally-licensed, independent wholesale distributors located in the United States. The castings segment manufactures and sells steel investment castings and metal injection molding parts. It generates maximum income from the sale of Firearms.
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