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Gates IndustrialGTES -1.19%79 EV-to-EBIT is 19.52 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates GTES with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,377 Industrial Products companies, Gates Industrial ranks better than 50.99% on this metric.
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.
Gates Industrial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,992 Mil.
Gates Industrial'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 $464 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.
Gates Industrial EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gates Industrial EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gates Industrial'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gates Industrial's current Enterprise Value is $9,063 Mil.
Gates Industrial'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 $464 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.
Gates Industrial (GTES) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.52 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gates Industrial and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 16.25. Over the past decade, Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.27 to 33.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1165 out of 2377 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.52 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 16.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.27 to a high of 33.98. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03. Gates Industrial's value of 19.52 is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1165 out of 2377 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gates Industrial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBIT compare to NPO and JBTM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1165 out of 2377 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gates Industrial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03. Gates Industrial's value of 19.52 is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gates Industrial's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.27 to 33.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 20.03, Gates Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 20.03, based on 2,377 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. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.52 is 2.5% 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 Gates Industrial and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.52, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gates Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial (GTES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.92, compared to a current price of $28.25 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.52, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 2.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.03. Gates Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Gates Industrial (GTES), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.52 as of Aug. 09, 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 Gates Industrial (GTES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.25 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.92.
GuruFocus considers Gates Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GTES:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.52 (20% above median its 10-year median of 16.25)
GF Value™: $21.92 vs. price of $28.25 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1165 of 2377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GTES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gates Industrial Corp PLC is a manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company has two operating segments; Power Transmission and Fluid Power segments. The Power Transmission solutions convey power and control motion. It is used in applications in which belts, chains, cables, geared transmissions, or direct drives transfer power from an engine or motor to another part or system. The Fluid power solutions are used in applications in which hoses and rigid tubing assemblies either transfer power hydraulically or convey fluids, gases, or granular materials from one location to another. The company generates key revenue from the Power Transmission segment. Company operates in USA, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, EMEA, with majority revenue from USA.
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