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Illinois Tool WorksMEX:ITW 87 EV-to-EBIT is 19.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 18.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:ITW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,236.13. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Illinois Tool Works ranks worse than 53.53% on this metric.
Illinois Tool Works (MEX:ITW) 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.
Illinois Tool Works's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,440,489 Mil.
Illinois Tool Works'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 MXN79,385 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.
Illinois Tool Works EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Illinois Tool Works EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Illinois Tool Works's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illinois Tool Works's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Illinois Tool Works's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,578,555 Mil.
Illinois Tool Works'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 MXN79,385 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.
Illinois Tool Works (MEX:ITW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.88 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.60. Over the past decade, Illinois Tool Works' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.05 to 26.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1273 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Illinois Tool Works' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current EV-to-EBIT of 19.88 is near median its 10-year median of 18.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.05 to a high of 26.87. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Illinois Tool Works' value of 19.88 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1273 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' EV-to-EBIT compare to EMR and CMI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1273 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Illinois Tool Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Illinois Tool Works' value of 19.88 is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, Illinois Tool Works' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.05 to 26.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.60 vs. the industry median of 18.94, Illinois Tool Works 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 18.94, based on 2,378 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. Illinois Tool Works's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.88 is 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 Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illinois Tool Works's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Illinois Tool Works (MEX:ITW) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.88. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,236.13, compared to a current price of MXN4,485.30 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.60 and 5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.94. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Illinois Tool Works (MEX:ITW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.88 as of Jul. 31, 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 Illinois Tool Works (MEX:ITW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,485.30 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,236.13.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ITW:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.88 (near median its 10-year median of 18.60)
GF Value™: MXN4,236.13 vs. price of MXN4,485.30 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Industrial Products median (#1273 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ITW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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