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TDKFRA:TDKA +1.92%87 EV-to-EBIT is 15.01 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:TDKA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, TDK ranks better than 57.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, TDK's Enterprise Value is €29,124 Mil.
TDK's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,941 Mil. Therefore, TDK's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for TDK's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TDKA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.61 Med: 12.42 Max: 61.35
Current: 16.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of TDK was 61.35. The lowest was 3.61. And the median was 12.42.
FRA:TDKA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 57.84% of 1772
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.195
vs FRA:TDKA: 16.15
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.
TDK's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €33,885 Mil.
TDK'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 €1,941 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.
TDK EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
TDK EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TDK'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, TDK'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.
TDK EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TDK's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TDK's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
TDK's current Enterprise Value is €29,124 Mil.
TDK'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 €1,941 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.
TDK (FRA:TDKA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on TDK and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, TDK's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.61 to 61.35. According to the industry distribution chart, TDK ranks #747 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is TDK's EV-to-EBIT too high?
TDK's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 61.35. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20. TDK's value of 15.01 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TDK ranks #747 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TDK has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TDK's EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TDK ranks #747 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts TDK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20. TDK's value of 15.01 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, TDK's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.61 to 61.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 21.20, TDK 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.20, based on 1,772 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. TDK's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 is 29.2% 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 TDK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TDK's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TDK stock overvalued right now?
TDK (FRA:TDKA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 15.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.06, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 29.2% below the Hardware industry median of 21.20. TDK's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 TDK (FRA:TDKA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01 as of Aug. 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 TDK (FRA:TDKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.06.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TDKA:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.01 (21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: €12.06 vs. price of €15.90 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Hardware median (#747 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TDKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1935, TDK has its origin in magnetic materials, being the first company to commercialize ferrite in the world, and it used to be known as one of the major cassette-tape manufacturers. TDK is now the only external supplier for magnetic recording heads for hard disk drives, and the company intends to expand its magnetic sensor business for handsets and automobiles by leveraging its expertise. It is also one of the global top suppliers of passive components for autos and polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones. The company acquired InvenSense in 2017, making it third largest MEMS sensor company in the world.
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