XPEL (FRA:XPX) EV-to-EBIT: 20.82 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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FRA:XPX XPEL Inc FRA:XPX
99 GF Score
Price €42.34
GF Value €41.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is XPEL EV-to-EBIT?

XPEL FRA:XPX -1.53% 99 EV-to-EBIT is 20.82 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 23.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:XPX with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,086 Vehicles & Parts companies, XPEL ranks worse than 70.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, XPEL's Enterprise Value is €1,242.3 Mil. XPEL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €59.7 Mil. Therefore, XPEL's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.82.

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

FRA:XPX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.11   Med: 23.09   Max: 83.66
Current: 20.93

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of XPEL was 83.66. The lowest was 11.11. And the median was 23.09.

FRA:XPX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.44% of 1086 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.165 vs FRA:XPX: 20.93

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. XPEL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,191.9 Mil. XPEL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €59.7 Mil. XPEL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.01%.


XPEL  (FRA:XPX) 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) %.

XPEL'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 )
=59.678/1191.93652
=5.01 %

XPEL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,191.9 Mil.
XPEL'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 €59.7 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.


XPEL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


XPEL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XPEL'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.

XPEL EV-to-EBIT Chart

XPEL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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XPEL 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 15.67 14.77 21.12 18.17 20.23

FRA:XPX vs PLOW, DCH, THRM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, XPEL'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.


XPEL EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, XPEL's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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XPEL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1242.264/59.678
=20.82

XPEL's current Enterprise Value is €1,242.3 Mil.
XPEL'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 €59.7 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 20.82 mean?
XPEL (FRA:XPX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.82 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on XPEL and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 23.09. Over the past decade, XPEL's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.11 to 83.66. According to the industry distribution chart, XPEL ranks #765 out of 1086 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is XPEL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
XPEL's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.82 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 23.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.11 to a high of 83.66. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17. XPEL's value of 20.82 is 58.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XPEL ranks #765 out of 1086 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, XPEL has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XPEL's EV-to-EBIT compare to PLOW and DCH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, XPEL ranks #765 out of 1086 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places XPEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17. XPEL's value of 20.82 is 58.1% above this benchmark. Historically, XPEL's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.11 to 83.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.09 vs. the industry median of 13.17, XPEL 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.17, based on 1,086 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. XPEL's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.82 is 58.1% 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 XPEL and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XPEL's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.82, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 23.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XPEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPEL (FRA:XPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.77, compared to a current price of €42.34 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.82, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 23.09 and 58.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.17. XPEL's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 XPEL (FRA:XPX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.82 as of Aug. 24, 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 XPEL (FRA:XPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.34 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.77. GuruFocus considers XPEL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XPX:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.82 (10% below median its 10-year median of 23.09)
  • GF Value™: €41.77 vs. price of €42.34 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#765 of 1086)

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


XPEL Business Description

Other Exchanges XPEL:USA
Address 711 Broadway, Suite 320, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78215
XPEL Inc is a supplier of protective films, coatings, and related services principally to the automobile aftermarket, new car dealerships, and automobile original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. The majority of its revenue is derived from Product, which includes Paint protection film and Window film. The company derives revenue from Service, which includes Software, Cutbank credits, and Installation labor. The majority of revenue is derived from the United States.
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