HY (Hyster Yale) EV-to-EBIT: -15.04 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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HY Hyster Yale Inc HY
68 GF Score
Price $34.79
GF Value $37.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT?

Hyster Yale HY -0.09% 68 EV-to-EBIT is -15.04 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 175 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hyster Yale ranks worse than 571428% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hyster Yale's Enterprise Value is $1,071 Mil. Hyster Yale's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-71 Mil. Therefore, Hyster Yale's EV-to-EBIT for today is -15.04.

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

HY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.19   Med: 12.51   Max: 50.73
Current: -15.04

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hyster Yale was 50.73. The lowest was -106.19. And the median was 12.51.

HY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 175 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.18 vs HY: -15.04

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hyster Yale's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,076 Mil. Hyster Yale's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-71 Mil. Hyster Yale's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.62%.


Hyster Yale  (NYSE:HY) 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) %.

Hyster Yale'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 )
=-71.2/1075.53496
=-6.62 %

Hyster Yale's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,076 Mil.
Hyster Yale'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 $-71 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.


Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hyster Yale'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.

Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hyster Yale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.40 -27.74 7.23 5.35 -91.13

Hyster Yale 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 12.92 19.69 -91.13 -16.80 -15.11

HY vs WNC, TWI, MTW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hyster Yale'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.


Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hyster Yale's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hyster Yale EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1071.198/-71.2
=-15.04

Hyster Yale's current Enterprise Value is $1,071 Mil.
Hyster Yale'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 $-71 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 -15.04 mean?
Hyster Yale (HY) has a EV-to-EBIT of -15.04 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hyster Yale and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #999999 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Hyster Yale's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hyster Yale's current EV-to-EBIT is -15.04. Based on the distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #999999 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hyster Yale has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyster Yale's EV-to-EBIT compare to WNC and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hyster Yale ranks #999999 out of 175 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hyster Yale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.18, based on 175 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. 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 Hyster Yale and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyster Yale's current EV-to-EBIT is -15.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyster Yale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale (HY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.51, compared to a current price of $34.79 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -15.04. Hyster Yale's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Hyster Yale (HY), the current EV-to-EBIT is -15.04 as of Aug. 26, 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 Hyster Yale (HY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyster Yale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $34.79 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.51. GuruFocus considers Hyster Yale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -15.04
  • GF Value™: $37.51 vs. price of $34.79 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Hyster Yale Business Description

Other Exchanges HYEA:Germany
Address 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44124-4069
Hyster Yale Inc designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, aftermarket parts, and technology solutions marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The company has four segments, which include three in the lift truck business as discussed below, as well as Bolzoni S.p.A. (Bolzoni). The majority of its revenue is generated from Lift Trucks. Geographically, it operates in America, EMEA, and JAPIC regions, of which maximum revenue is generated from its business in America, which includes lift truck operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America.
68GF Score

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