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CTSFRA:XT1 72 EV-to-EBIT is 19.69 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 16.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:XT1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,769 Hardware companies, CTS ranks better than 53.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CTS's Enterprise Value is €1,625.9 Mil.
CTS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €82.6 Mil. Therefore, CTS's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTS's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XT1'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.95 Med: 16.87 Max: 28.59
Current: 19.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CTS was 28.59. The lowest was -46.95. And the median was 16.87.
FRA:XT1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 53.14% of 1769
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.42
vs FRA:XT1: 19.57
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.
CTS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,598.7 Mil.
CTS'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 €82.6 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.
CTS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
CTS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTS'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, CTS'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.
CTS EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CTS's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTS's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
CTS's current Enterprise Value is €1,625.9 Mil.
CTS'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 €82.6 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.
CTS (FRA:XT1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.69 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CTS and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 16.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #829 out of 1769 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is CTS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CTS's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.69 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.87. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42. CTS's value of 19.69 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS ranks #829 out of 1769 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS's EV-to-EBIT compare to ALNT and OUST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #829 out of 1769 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts CTS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42. CTS's value of 19.69 is 8.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.87 vs. the industry median of 21.42, CTS 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 21.42, based on 1,769 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. CTS's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.69 is 8.1% 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 CTS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTS's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.69, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 16.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS (FRA:XT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.13, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.69, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.87 and 8.1% below the Hardware industry median of 21.42. CTS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 CTS (FRA:XT1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.69 as of Aug. 08, 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 CTS (FRA:XT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.13.
GuruFocus considers CTS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XT1:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.69 (17% above median its 10-year median of 16.87)
GF Value™: €44.13 vs. price of €57.50 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Hardware median (#829 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTS Corp operates in the electronics industry. The company is a manufacturer of Sensors, Electronic components, and Actuators. It designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, electronic components, and actuators mainly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the aerospace and defense, industrial, information technology, medical, telecommunications, and transportation markets. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in China, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, and other countries.
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