KEYS (Keysight Technologies) EV-to-EBIT: 35.79 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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KEYS Keysight Technologies Inc KEYS
84 GF Score
Price $319.27
GF Value $218.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT?

Keysight Technologies KEYS -1.06% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 35.79 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 25.42. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $218.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Hardware companies, Keysight Technologies ranks worse than 70.27% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Keysight Technologies's Enterprise Value is $54,513 Mil. Keysight Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $1,523 Mil. Therefore, Keysight Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is 35.79.

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

KEYS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -230.59   Med: 25.42   Max: 2467.81
Current: 35.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Keysight Technologies was 2467.81. The lowest was -230.59. And the median was 25.42.

KEYS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.27% of 1786 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.815 vs KEYS: 35.79

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Keysight Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $54,480 Mil. Keysight Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $1,523 Mil. Keysight Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 2.80%.


Keysight Technologies  (NYSE:KEYS) 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) %.

Keysight Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2026 )
=1523/54480.324
=2.80 %

Keysight Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $54,480 Mil.
Keysight Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,523 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.


Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies'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.

Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT Chart

Keysight Technologies Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
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Keysight Technologies Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 25.75 27.37 31.76 46.62 35.77

KEYS vs COHR, GRMN, TDY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.


Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Keysight Technologies EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Keysight Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=54512.683/1523
=35.79

Keysight Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $54,513 Mil.
Keysight Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,523 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 35.79 mean?
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 35.79 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 25.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1255 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Keysight Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Keysight Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 35.79 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 25.42. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82. Keysight Technologies' value of 35.79 is 90.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1255 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to COHR and GRMN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #1255 out of 1786 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Keysight Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82. Keysight Technologies' value of 35.79 is 90.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.42 vs. the industry median of 18.82, Keysight Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.82, based on 1,786 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. Keysight Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 35.79 is 90.2% 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keysight Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 35.79, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 25.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $218.02, compared to a current price of $319.27 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 35.79, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 25.42 and 90.2% above the Hardware industry median of 18.82. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 35.79 as of Sep. 01, 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $319.27 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $218.02. GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEYS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 35.79 (41% above median its 10-year median of 25.42)
  • GF Value™: $218.02 vs. price of $319.27 (46.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.2% above the Hardware median (#1255 of 1786)

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


Keysight Technologies Business Description

Address 1400 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA, USA, 95403
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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