The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) EV-to-EBIT: 21.39 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 72% Above Median

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FRA:TKH The Timken Co FRA:TKH
81 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €71.78
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What is The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT?

The Timken Co FRA:TKH +0.98% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 21.39 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 12.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:TKH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.78. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,368 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks worse than 55.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, The Timken Co's Enterprise Value is €8,946 Mil. The Timken Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €418 Mil. Therefore, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 21.39.

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

FRA:TKH' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.04   Med: 12.47   Max: 24.41
Current: 21.44

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of The Timken Co was 24.41. The lowest was 6.04. And the median was 12.47.

FRA:TKH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
55.79% of 2368 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.77 vs FRA:TKH: 21.44

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. The Timken Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,387 Mil. The Timken Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €418 Mil. The Timken Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.03%.


The Timken Co  (FRA:TKH) 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) %.

The Timken Co'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 )
=418.304/10387.276
=4.03 %

The Timken Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,387 Mil.
The Timken Co'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 €418 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.


The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Timken Co'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.

The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

The Timken Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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The Timken Co 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 12.91 13.20 14.64 16.42 24.78

FRA:TKH vs TTC, KMT, SWK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken Co'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.


The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Timken Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8946.350/418.304
=21.39

The Timken Co's current Enterprise Value is €8,946 Mil.
The Timken Co'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 €418 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 21.39 mean?
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.39 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Timken Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 12.47. Over the past decade, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.04 to 24.41. According to the industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1321 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.39 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 12.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 24.41. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. The Timken Co's value of 21.39 is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1321 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to TTC and KMT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1321 out of 2368 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Timken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. The Timken Co's value of 21.39 is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, The Timken Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.04 to 24.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.47 vs. the industry median of 18.77, The Timken Co has consistently been above 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 Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.77, based on 2,368 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. The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.39 is 14% above 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 The Timken Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.39, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 12.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 21.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.78, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.39, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 12.47 and 14% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.77. The Timken Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.39 as of Sep. 04, 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TKH:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 21.39 (72% above median its 10-year median of 12.47)
  • GF Value™: €71.78 vs. price of €103.00 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14% above the Industrial Products median (#1321 of 2368)

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


The Timken Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TKR:USATKR:Mexico
Address 4500 Mount Pleasant Street NW, North Canton, OH, USA, 44720-5450
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
81GF Score

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