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Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +2.54%89 EV-to-EBIT is 6.59 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 7.52. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R197.08 (Fairly Valued). Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 76.98% 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.
Hudaco Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R6,903 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hudaco Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R961 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.
Hudaco Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hudaco Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hudaco Industries's current Enterprise Value is R6,337 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hudaco Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was R961 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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 7.52. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.98 to 31.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #32 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Hudaco Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hudaco Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 31.69. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98. Hudaco Industries' value of 6.59 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #32 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #32 out of 139 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hudaco Industries in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98. Hudaco Industries' value of 6.59 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.98 to 31.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.52 vs. the industry median of 12.98, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Distribution companies is 12.98, based on 139 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. Hudaco Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.59 is 49.2% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R197.08, compared to a current price of R186.62 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 7.52 and 49.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 12.98. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.59 as of Aug. 27, 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R186.62 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R197.08.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.59 (12% below median its 10-year median of 7.52)
GF Value™: R197.08 vs. price of R186.62 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#32 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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