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HexcelHXL -0.27%87 EV-to-EBIT is 35.07 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 29.00. GuruFocus rates HXL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hexcel ranks worse than 62.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hexcel's Enterprise Value is $7,995 Mil.
Hexcel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $228 Mil. Therefore, Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT for today is 35.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
HXL'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115.4 Med: 29 Max: 720.54
Current: 35.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hexcel was 720.54. The lowest was -115.40. And the median was 29.00.
HXL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 62.4% of 258
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 27.66
vs HXL: 35.07
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.
Hexcel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,452 Mil.
Hexcel'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 $228 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.
Hexcel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hexcel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexcel'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hexcel'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.
Hexcel EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hexcel's current Enterprise Value is $7,995 Mil.
Hexcel'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 $228 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.
Hexcel (HXL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 35.07 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hexcel and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 29.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #161 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hexcel's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.07 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 29.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66. Hexcel's value of 35.07 is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #161 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexcel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexcel's EV-to-EBIT compare to KTOS and AVAV?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hexcel ranks #161 out of 258 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hexcel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66. Hexcel's value of 35.07 is 26.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.00 vs. the industry median of 27.66, Hexcel 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.66, based on 258 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. Hexcel's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.07 is 26.8% 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 Hexcel and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexcel's current EV-to-EBIT is 35.07, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 29.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexcel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel (HXL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.06, compared to a current price of $93.86 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 35.07, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 29.00 and 26.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.66. Hexcel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hexcel (HXL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 35.07 as of Aug. 22, 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 Hexcel (HXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexcel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $93.86 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.06.
GuruFocus considers Hexcel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HXL:
EV-to-EBIT: 35.07 (21% above median its 10-year median of 29.00)
GF Value™: $82.06 vs. price of $93.86 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#161 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1948, Hexcel designs and manufactures a range of highly engineered composite fibers, fabrics, resins, and structures for use primarily in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. These are lighter than metal and perform under rigorous conditions in aircraft frames, wings, engine nacelles, and other structures and subassemblies. The company's name derives from the six-sided honeycomb structures that lend many of its products their light weight and rigidity. Hexcel's biggest customers are Airbus (40% of 2024 sales) and Boeing (15% of 2024 sales; 25% before the pandemic) and their respective subcontractors.
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