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LearLEA +0.50%83 EV-to-EBIT is 11.43 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates LEA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,079 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lear ranks better than 56.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lear's Enterprise Value is $9,221 Mil.
Lear's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $807 Mil. Therefore, Lear's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lear's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LEA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.16 Med: 9.3 Max: 41.95
Current: 11.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lear was 41.95. The lowest was 5.16. And the median was 9.30.
LEA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 56.81% of 1079
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 12.99
vs LEA: 11.43
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.
Lear's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,134 Mil.
Lear'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 $807 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.
Lear EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lear EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lear'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Lear'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.
Lear EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lear's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lear's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lear's current Enterprise Value is $9,221 Mil.
Lear'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 $807 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.
Lear (LEA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.43 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lear and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 9.30. Over the past decade, Lear's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.16 to 41.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Lear ranks #466 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Lear's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lear's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.43 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.16 to a high of 41.95. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Lear's value of 11.43 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lear ranks #466 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lear has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lear's EV-to-EBIT compare to LKQ and MBLY?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lear ranks #466 out of 1079 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Lear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Lear's value of 11.43 is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Lear's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.16 to 41.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 12.99, Lear has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.99, based on 1,079 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. Lear's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.43 is 12% below 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 Lear and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lear's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.43, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lear (LEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.25, compared to a current price of $143.14 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.43, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 12% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.99. Lear's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Lear (LEA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.43 as of Jul. 24, 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 Lear (LEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $143.14 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $126.25.
GuruFocus considers Lear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEA:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.43 (23% above median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: $126.25 vs. price of $143.14 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#466 of 1079)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lear Corp designs, develops, and manufactures automotive seating and electrical systems and components. The company has two reporting segments Seating and E-Systems. Seating components include frames and mechanisms, covers (leather and woven fabric), seat heating and cooling, foam, and headrests. Automotive electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors, on-board battery chargers, high-voltage battery management systems. The company earns majority of its revenue from the seating segment.
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