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HELLA GmbH KGaALUX:HLE 71 EV-to-EBIT is 22.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 11.99. GuruFocus rates LUX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,079 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 74.42% on this metric.
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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,186 Mil.
HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 €321 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
HELLA GmbH KGaA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €7,377 Mil.
HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 €321 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.95 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 11.99. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #803 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.95 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 11.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 22.95 is 76.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #803 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #803 out of 1079 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 22.95 is 76.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.99 vs. the industry median of 12.99, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.95 is 76.7% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.95, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 11.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 22.95. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.63, compared to a current price of €86.30 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.95, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 11.99 and 76.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.99. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.95 as of Jul. 25, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (LUX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €86.30 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.63.
Key valuation signals for LUX:HLE:
EV-to-EBIT: 22.95 (91% above median its 10-year median of 11.99)
GF Value™: €95.63 vs. price of €86.30 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#803 of 1079)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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