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Kloeckner SEKLKNF 46 EV-to-EBIT is -9.30 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLKNF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Steel companies, Kloeckner SE ranks worse than 84.08% 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.
Kloeckner SE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,402 Mil.
Kloeckner SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-263 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.
Kloeckner SE EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kloeckner SE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kloeckner SE'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 Steel subindustry, Kloeckner SE'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.
Kloeckner SE EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kloeckner SE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kloeckner SE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kloeckner SE's current Enterprise Value is $2,450 Mil.
Kloeckner SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-263 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.
Kloeckner SE (KLKNF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.30 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kloeckner SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kloeckner SE ranks #412 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Kloeckner SE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kloeckner SE's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.30. Based on the distribution chart, Kloeckner SE ranks #412 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kloeckner SE has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kloeckner SE's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kloeckner SE ranks #412 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kloeckner SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.89. 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.89, based on 490 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. 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 Kloeckner SE and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kloeckner SE's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kloeckner SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kloeckner SE (KLKNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.75, compared to a current price of $13.86 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.30. Kloeckner SE's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Kloeckner SE (KLKNF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.30 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kloeckner SE (KLKNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kloeckner SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.86 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.75.
GuruFocus considers Kloeckner SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLKNF:
EV-to-EBIT: -9.30
GF Value™: $6.75 vs. price of $13.86 (105.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLKNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kloeckner & Co SE is a German-based steel and metal distributor, as well as an operator of steel service centers. It acts as a connecting link between steel producers and consumers. It provides customers with an optimized, end-to-end solution from procurement through logistics to prefabrication, including individual delivery and 24-hour service. It caters to industries like construction, consumer goods, metal transforming, transportation, machinery manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and others. The company has three operating segments: Kloeckner Metals Americas, and Kloeckner Metals Europe.
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