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IPG PhotonicsIPGP -4.28%79 EV-to-EBIT is 147.24 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 655% above its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates IPGP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Semiconductors companies, IPG Photonics ranks worse than 88.14% on this metric.
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IPG Photonics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,067 Mil.
IPG Photonics'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 $24 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.
IPG Photonics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
IPG Photonics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPG Photonics'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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPG Photonics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
IPG Photonics's current Enterprise Value is $3,590 Mil.
IPG Photonics'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 $24 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.
IPG Photonics (IPGP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 147.24 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. This is 655% above median its historical median of 19.51. According to the industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #602 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is IPG Photonics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
IPG Photonics' current EV-to-EBIT of 147.24 is 655% above median its 10-year median of 19.51. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 36.79. IPG Photonics' value of 147.24 is 300.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #602 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' EV-to-EBIT compare to AXTI and VECO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #602 out of 683 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places IPG Photonics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 36.79. IPG Photonics' value of 147.24 is 300.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 36.79, IPG Photonics 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 36.79, based on 683 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. IPG Photonics's current EV-to-EBIT of 147.24 is 300.2% 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 36.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPG Photonics's current EV-to-EBIT is 147.24, which is 655% above median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (IPGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.35, compared to a current price of $103.36 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 147.24, which is 655% above median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 300.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 36.79. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 IPG Photonics (IPGP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 147.24 as of Jul. 16, 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 IPG Photonics (IPGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $103.36 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.35.
GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPGP:
EV-to-EBIT: 147.24 (655% above median its 10-year median of 19.51)
GF Value™: $85.35 vs. price of $103.36 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300.2% above the Semiconductors median (#602 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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