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Detection TechnologyLTS:0CXE 24 EV-to-EBIT is 13.53 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 34.82. GuruFocus rates LTS:0CXE with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Hardware companies, Detection Technology ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.
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Detection Technology's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €153.75 Mil.
Detection Technology'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 €7.02 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.
Detection Technology EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Detection Technology EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.
LTS:0CXE vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Detection Technology's current Enterprise Value is €95.02 Mil.
Detection Technology'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 €7.02 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.
Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.53 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Detection Technology and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 34.82. Over the past decade, Detection Technology's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.75 to 91.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #691 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Detection Technology's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Detection Technology's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.53 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 34.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.75 to a high of 91.33. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99. Detection Technology's value of 13.53 is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #691 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's EV-to-EBIT compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #691 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Detection Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99. Detection Technology's value of 13.53 is 28.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Detection Technology's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.75 to 91.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.82 vs. the industry median of 18.99, Detection Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.99, based on 1,777 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. Detection Technology's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.53 is 28.8% 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.53, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 34.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.43, compared to a current price of €7.80 — trading 49.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.53, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 34.82 and 28.8% below the Hardware industry median of 18.99. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.53 as of Sep. 07, 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 Detection Technology (LTS:0CXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.80 is trading 49.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.43.
GuruFocus considers Detection Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0CXE:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.53 (61% below median its 10-year median of 34.82)
GF Value™: €15.43 vs. price of €7.80 (49.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.8% below the Hardware median (#691 of 1777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0CXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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