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LinamarLIMAF +1.80%80 EV-to-EBIT is 7.30 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates LIMAF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,079 Vehicles & Parts companies, Linamar ranks better than 75.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Linamar's Enterprise Value is $5,030 Mil.
Linamar's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $689 Mil. Therefore, Linamar's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linamar's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LIMAF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.37 Med: 7.2 Max: 15.94
Current: 7.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Linamar was 15.94. The lowest was 5.37. And the median was 7.20.
LIMAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 75.35% of 1079
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.24
vs LIMAF: 7.55
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.
Linamar's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,405 Mil.
Linamar'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 $689 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.
Linamar EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Linamar EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linamar'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, Linamar'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.
Linamar EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Linamar's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linamar's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Linamar's current Enterprise Value is $5,030 Mil.
Linamar'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 $689 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.
Linamar (LIMAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.30 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Linamar and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.20. Over the past decade, Linamar's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.37 to 15.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #266 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Linamar's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Linamar's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.30 is near median its 10-year median of 7.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.37 to a high of 15.94. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Linamar's value of 7.30 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linamar ranks #266 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Linamar has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linamar's EV-to-EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #266 out of 1079 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Linamar in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24. Linamar's value of 7.30 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Linamar's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.37 to 15.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 13.24, Linamar 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 13.24, 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. Linamar's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.30 is 44.9% 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 Linamar and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linamar's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linamar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar (LIMAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.43, compared to a current price of $73.40 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 44.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.24. Linamar's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Linamar (LIMAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.30 as of Jul. 16, 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 Linamar (LIMAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.40 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.43.
GuruFocus considers Linamar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIMAF:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.30 (near median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: $55.43 vs. price of $73.40 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#266 of 1079)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIMAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linamar Corp is a diversified world-wide manufacturing company of engineered products. The company's Industrial segment operates the Skyjack and MacDon brands, It manufactures products for the Aerial Work Platform and Agricultural industries, respectively. The Mobility segment features vertically integrated operations to combine expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly of components and systems for electric and traditional vehicle applications.
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