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Jacobs SolutionsJ +0.64%73 EV-to-EBIT is 28.25 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 23.41. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,426 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks worse than 82.68% 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.
Jacobs Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,221 Mil.
Jacobs Solutions'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 $658 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.
Jacobs Solutions EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.
Jacobs Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Jacobs Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $18,584 Mil.
Jacobs Solutions'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 $658 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.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.25 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 23.41. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.89 to 56.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1179 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current EV-to-EBIT of 28.25 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.89 to a high of 56.38. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Jacobs Solutions' value of 28.25 is 156.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1179 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' EV-to-EBIT compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1179 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Jacobs Solutions' value of 28.25 is 156.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.89 to 56.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.41 vs. the industry median of 11.02, Jacobs Solutions 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.02, based on 1,426 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. Jacobs Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.25 is 156.4% 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.25, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 23.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.74, compared to a current price of $130.47 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.25, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 23.41 and 156.4% above the Construction industry median of 11.02. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Jacobs Solutions (J), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.25 as of Jul. 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 Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $130.47 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $127.74.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.25 (21% above median its 10-year median of 23.41)
GF Value™: $127.74 vs. price of $130.47 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.4% above the Construction median (#1179 of 1426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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