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Hi-Tech LubricantsKAR:HTL -0.85%78 EV-to-EBIT is 5.88 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 9.67. GuruFocus rates KAR:HTL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Oil & Gas companies, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks better than 78.84% 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,269 Mil.
Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 ₨1,433 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Enterprise Value is ₨8,423 Mil.
Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 ₨1,433 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.88 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 9.67. Over the past decade, Hi-Tech Lubricants' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.88 to 19.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #146 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.88 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 9.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 19.31. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 5.88 is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #146 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' EV-to-EBIT compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #146 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hi-Tech Lubricants in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 5.88 is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Tech Lubricants' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.88 to 19.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.67 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Hi-Tech Lubricants 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.88, based on 690 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.88 is 50.5% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.88, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 9.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.84, compared to a current price of ₨39.79 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.88, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 9.67 and 50.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.88. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.88 as of Jul. 24, 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨39.79 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.84.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.88 (39% below median its 10-year median of 9.67)
GF Value™: ₨70.84 vs. price of ₨39.79 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#146 of 690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
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