Fortive (MEX:FTV) EV-to-EBIT: 25.66 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:FTV Fortive Corp MEX:FTV
69 GF Score
Price MXN1,011.00
GF Value MXN1,076.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Fortive EV-to-EBIT?

Fortive MEX:FTV 69 EV-to-EBIT is 25.66 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 24.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:FTV with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,076.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks worse than 59.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Fortive's Enterprise Value is MXN364,794 Mil. Fortive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN14,216 Mil. Therefore, Fortive's EV-to-EBIT for today is 25.66.

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

MEX:FTV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.5   Med: 24.02   Max: 278.22
Current: 26.52

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Fortive was 278.22. The lowest was 10.50. And the median was 24.02.

MEX:FTV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
59.31% of 1772 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.335 vs MEX:FTV: 26.52

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Fortive's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN324,172 Mil. Fortive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN14,216 Mil. Fortive's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.39%.


Fortive  (MEX:FTV) 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) %.

Fortive'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 )
=14215.562/324171.911
=4.39 %

Fortive's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN324,172 Mil.
Fortive'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 MXN14,216 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.


Fortive EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Fortive EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortive'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.

Fortive EV-to-EBIT Chart

Fortive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.70 20.37 38.41 33.65 28.01

Fortive Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 31.12 28.37 28.01 26.62 27.29

MEX:FTV vs MKSI, TRMB, CGNX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive'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.


Fortive EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fortive's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


MEX:FTV
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Fortive EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Fortive's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=364794.119/14215.562
=25.66

Fortive's current Enterprise Value is MXN364,794 Mil.
Fortive'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 MXN14,216 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 25.66 mean?
Fortive (MEX:FTV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.66 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.02. Over the past decade, Fortive's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.50 to 278.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1051 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Fortive's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fortive's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.66 is near median its 10-year median of 24.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 278.22. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Fortive's value of 25.66 is 32.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1051 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's EV-to-EBIT compare to MKSI and TRMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #1051 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Fortive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Fortive's value of 25.66 is 32.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortive's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.50 to 278.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.02 vs. the industry median of 19.34, Fortive 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.34, based on 1,772 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. Fortive's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.66 is 32.7% 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 Fortive and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortive's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive (MEX:FTV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,076.57, compared to a current price of MXN1,011.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.02 and 32.7% above the Hardware industry median of 19.34. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Fortive (MEX:FTV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.66 as of Aug. 01, 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 Fortive (MEX:FTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,011.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,076.57. GuruFocus considers Fortive to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FTV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 25.66 (near median its 10-year median of 24.02)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,076.57 vs. price of MXN1,011.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% above the Hardware median (#1051 of 1772)

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


Fortive Business Description

Address 6920 Seaway Boulevard, Everett, WA, USA, 98203
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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