MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) EV-to-EBIT: 23.56 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 84% Above Median

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LTS:0RK5 MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5
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What is MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT?

MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5 12 EV-to-EBIT is 23.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 12.83. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RK5 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,368 Industrial Products companies, MAX Automation SE ranks worse than 59.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MAX Automation SE's Enterprise Value is €174.5 Mil. MAX Automation SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.4 Mil. Therefore, MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.56.

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

LTS:0RK5' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.3   Med: 12.83   Max: 33.84
Current: 23.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MAX Automation SE was 33.84. The lowest was -12.30. And the median was 12.83.

LTS:0RK5's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
59.67% of 2368 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 18.77 vs LTS:0RK5: 23.57

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MAX Automation SE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €196.4 Mil. MAX Automation SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.4 Mil. MAX Automation SE's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.77%.


MAX Automation SE  (LTS:0RK5) 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) %.

MAX Automation SE's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=7.405/196.35184
=3.77 %

MAX Automation SE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €196.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MAX Automation SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.4 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.


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Automation SE'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.

MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT Chart

MAX Automation SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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MAX Automation SE Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 25.14 16.12 36.00 30.72 27.08

LTS:0RK5 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, MAX Automation SE'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.


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=174.494/7.405
=23.56

MAX Automation SE's current Enterprise Value is €174.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MAX Automation SE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.4 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 23.56 mean?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MAX Automation SE and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 12.83. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #1413 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.56 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 12.83. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. MAX Automation SE's value of 23.56 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #1413 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #1413 out of 2368 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MAX Automation SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. MAX Automation SE's value of 23.56 is 25.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.83 vs. the industry median of 18.77, MAX Automation SE 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.77, based on 2,368 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. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.56 is 25.5% 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 MAX Automation SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.56, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 12.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €3.45 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.56, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 12.83 and 25.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.77. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.56 as of Sep. 04, 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.45 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28. GuruFocus considers MAX Automation SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RK5:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.56 (84% above median its 10-year median of 12.83)
  • GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €3.45 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1413 of 2368)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RK5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Automation SE Business Description

Other Exchanges MXHN:GermanyMXHN:Austria
Address Steinhoft 11, Hamburg, HB, DEU, 20459
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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