KTCC (Key Tronic) EV-to-EBIT: -12.18 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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KTCC Key Tronic Corp KTCC
56 GF Score
Price $3.96
GF Value $2.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT?

Key Tronic KTCC -1.38% 56 EV-to-EBIT is -12.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates KTCC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,771 Hardware companies, Key Tronic ranks worse than 56465.22% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Key Tronic's Enterprise Value is $163.0 Mil. Key Tronic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13.4 Mil. Therefore, Key Tronic's EV-to-EBIT for today is -12.18.

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

KTCC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.45   Med: 17.06   Max: 265.97
Current: -12.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Key Tronic was 265.97. The lowest was -35.45. And the median was 17.06.

KTCC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1771 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.8 vs KTCC: -12.18

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Key Tronic's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $149.7 Mil. Key Tronic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13.4 Mil. Key Tronic's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.94%.


Key Tronic  (NAS:KTCC) 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) %.

Key Tronic's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-13.382/149.66307
=-8.94 %

Key Tronic's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $149.7 Mil.
Key Tronic'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 $-13.4 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.


Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Key Tronic'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.

Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT Chart

Key Tronic Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Key Tronic Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 49.16 251.61 -35.55 -10.99 -11.18

KTCC vs UAVS, MCRP, TBIIF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Key Tronic'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.


Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Key Tronic EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Key Tronic's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=163.021/-13.382
=-12.18

Key Tronic's current Enterprise Value is $163.0 Mil.
Key Tronic'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 $-13.4 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 -12.18 mean?
Key Tronic (KTCC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -12.18 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Key Tronic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1771 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Key Tronic's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Key Tronic's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.18. Based on the distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1771 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Key Tronic has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Tronic's EV-to-EBIT compare to UAVS and MCRP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Key Tronic ranks #999999 out of 1771 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Key Tronic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.80. 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 19.80, based on 1,771 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 Key Tronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Tronic's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Tronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic (KTCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -12.18. Key Tronic's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Key Tronic (KTCC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -12.18 as of Aug. 03, 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 Key Tronic (KTCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Tronic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69. GuruFocus considers Key Tronic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KTCC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -12.18
  • GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $3.96 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Key Tronic Business Description

Other Exchanges KT1:Germany
Address 4424 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA, USA, 99216
Key Tronic Corporation provides electronic manufacturing services, including engineering, materials management, manufacturing and assembly, in-house testing, and distribution to various countries. The company serves diverse industries such as pest control, personal protection, air purification, automotive, medical technology, and utilities inspection equipment. Its primary services include integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board (PCB) and complete product assembly. Key Tronic operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and Mexico, recently expanding with a new facility in Arkansas. Revenue is generated mainly through contract manufacturing and service agreement.
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