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KLAKLAC +5.96%86 EV-to-EBIT is 41.72 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 684 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KLA's Enterprise Value is $236,546 Mil.
KLA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,670 Mil. Therefore, KLA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 41.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
KLAC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.74 Med: 18.34 Max: 60.53
Current: 41.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KLA was 60.53. The lowest was 7.74. And the median was 18.34.
KLAC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 61.99% of 684
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 28.22
vs KLAC: 41.72
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.
KLA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $193,646 Mil.
KLA'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 $5,670 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.
KLA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
KLA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KLA'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, KLA'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.
KLA EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
KLA's current Enterprise Value is $236,546 Mil.
KLA'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 $5,670 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.
KLA (KLAC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 41.72 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 18.34. Over the past decade, KLA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.74 to 60.53. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #424 out of 684 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is KLA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KLA's current EV-to-EBIT of 41.72 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 18.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.74 to a high of 60.53. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.22. KLA's value of 41.72 is 47.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #424 out of 684 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's EV-to-EBIT compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #424 out of 684 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.22. KLA's value of 41.72 is 47.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KLA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.74 to 60.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 28.22, KLA 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 28.22, based on 684 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. KLA's current EV-to-EBIT of 41.72 is 47.8% 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current EV-to-EBIT is 41.72, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.95, compared to a current price of $180.33 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 41.72, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 47.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 28.22. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 KLA (KLAC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 41.72 as of Jul. 31, 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 KLA (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $180.33 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.95.
GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLAC:
EV-to-EBIT: 41.72 (127% above median its 10-year median of 18.34)
GF Value™: $102.95 vs. price of $180.33 (75.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% above the Semiconductors median (#424 of 684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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