HNHAY (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co) EV-to-EBIT: 5.18 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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What is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT?

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co HNHAY 89 EV-to-EBIT is 5.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 6.70. GuruFocus rates HNHAY with a GF Score™ of 89/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,767 Hardware companies, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks better than 74.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Enterprise Value is $58,819.27 Mil. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,355.13 Mil. Therefore, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.18.

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

HNHAY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.82   Med: 6.7   Max: 12.18
Current: 10.1

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co was 12.18. The lowest was 3.82. And the median was 6.70.

HNHAY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.53% of 1767 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.36 vs HNHAY: 10.10

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,355.13 Mil. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co  (OTCPK:HNHAY) 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) %.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11355.128/0
= %

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11,355.13 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.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hon Hai Precision Industry 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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HNHAY vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hon Hai Precision Industry 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.


Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Hon Hai Precision Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=58819.274/11355.128
=5.18

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current Enterprise Value is $58,819.27 Mil.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11,355.13 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 5.18 mean?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (HNHAY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.18 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 6.70. Over the past decade, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.82 to 12.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #450 out of 1767 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.18 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 12.18. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.36. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's value of 5.18 is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #450 out of 1767 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ranks #450 out of 1767 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hon Hai Precision Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.36. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's value of 5.18 is 75.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.82 to 12.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.70 vs. the industry median of 21.36, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co 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 21.36, based on 1,767 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. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.18 is 75.7% 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.18, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (HNHAY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 5.18. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.18, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.70 and 75.7% below the Hardware industry median of 21.36. Hon Hai Precision Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (HNHAY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.18 as of Aug. 06, 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.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Business Description

Address 236 No. 2, Ziyou Street, Tucheng District, New Taipei, TWN, 236
Hon Hai Precision is the world's largest contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, communications, and computer products. It is the biggest supplier to Apple, whose business accounted for around 50% of overall revenue in 2025. Hon Hai is also involved in the production of upstream components such as electronic connectors, semiconductor packaging, and metal casings for smartphones, as well as producing servers. These upstream activities are mainly conducted through its listed majority-owned subsidiaries Foxconn Industrial Internet and FIH Mobile. In response to its traditional end markets of computers, smartphones, and telecom equipment maturing in 2019 it started on a strategy to develop expertise in three new growth areas—electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.