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KnowlesKN -2.25%75 EV-to-EBIT is 32.24 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 29.16. GuruFocus rates KN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Hardware companies, Knowles ranks worse than 65.24% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Knowles's Enterprise Value is $3,111.3 Mil.
Knowles's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $96.5 Mil. Therefore, Knowles's EV-to-EBIT for today is 32.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowles's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
KN'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1332.07 Med: 29.16 Max: 107.05
Current: 32.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Knowles was 107.05. The lowest was -1332.07. And the median was 29.16.
KN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 65.24% of 1775
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 20.41
vs KN: 32.24
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.
Knowles's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,643.4 Mil.
Knowles'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 $96.5 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.
Knowles EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Knowles EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knowles'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Knowles'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.
Knowles EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Knowles's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowles's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Knowles's current Enterprise Value is $3,111.3 Mil.
Knowles'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 $96.5 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.
Knowles (KN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 32.24 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knowles and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 29.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1158 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Knowles' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Knowles' current EV-to-EBIT of 32.24 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 29.16. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Knowles' value of 32.24 is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1158 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowles' EV-to-EBIT compare to BHE and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1158 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Knowles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Knowles' value of 32.24 is 58% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.16 vs. the industry median of 20.41, Knowles 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 20.41, based on 1,775 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. Knowles's current EV-to-EBIT of 32.24 is 58% 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 Knowles and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowles's current EV-to-EBIT is 32.24, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 29.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (KN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.29, compared to a current price of $35.25 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 32.24, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 29.16 and 58% above the Hardware industry median of 20.41. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Knowles (KN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 32.24 as of Aug. 19, 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 Knowles (KN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.25 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.29.
GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KN:
EV-to-EBIT: 32.24 (11% above median its 10-year median of 29.16)
GF Value™: $24.29 vs. price of $35.25 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Hardware median (#1158 of 1775)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.
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