Kennametal (MEX:KMT) EV-to-EBIT: 6.08 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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MEX:KMT Kennametal Inc MEX:KMT
75 GF Score
Price MXN741.40
GF Value MXN688.36
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What is Kennametal EV-to-EBIT?

Kennametal MEX:KMT 75 EV-to-EBIT is 6.08 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN688.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal ranks better than 88.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kennametal's Enterprise Value is MXN52,680 Mil. Kennametal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN8,664 Mil. Therefore, Kennametal's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.08.

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

MEX:KMT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.58   Med: 14.89   Max: 777.92
Current: 6.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kennametal was 777.92. The lowest was -18.58. And the median was 14.89.

MEX:KMT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
88.74% of 2380 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 20.22 vs MEX:KMT: 6.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kennametal's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN68,110 Mil. Kennametal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN8,664 Mil. Kennametal's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.72%.


Kennametal  (MEX:KMT) 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) %.

Kennametal'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 )
=8664.459/68110.076
=12.72 %

Kennametal's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN68,110 Mil.
Kennametal'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 MXN8,664 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.


Kennametal EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kennametal EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kennametal'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.

Kennametal EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kennametal Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT
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Kennametal 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 14.58 13.91 15.06 15.21 6.93

MEX:KMT vs HLMN, QEPC, EML: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal'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.


Kennametal EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


MEX:KMT
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Kennametal EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=52680.468/8664.459
=6.08

Kennametal's current Enterprise Value is MXN52,680 Mil.
Kennametal'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 MXN8,664 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 6.08 mean?
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.08 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kennametal and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 14.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #268 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Kennametal's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kennametal's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.08 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 14.89. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.22. Kennametal's value of 6.08 is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #268 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kennametal has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal's EV-to-EBIT compare to HLMN and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #268 out of 2380 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kennametal in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.22. Kennametal's value of 6.08 is 69.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 20.22, Kennametal 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 20.22, based on 2,380 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. Kennametal's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.08 is 69.9% 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 Kennametal and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kennametal's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.08, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 14.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kennametal stock overvalued right now?
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.08. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN688.36, compared to a current price of MXN741.40 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.08, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 69.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.22. Kennametal's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.08 as of Aug. 11, 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN741.40 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN688.36.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KMT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.08 (59% below median its 10-year median of 14.89)
  • GF Value™: MXN688.36 vs. price of MXN741.40 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.9% below the Industrial Products median (#268 of 2380)

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


Kennametal Business Description

Other Exchanges KMT:USAKM3:Germany
Address 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15219
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
75GF Score

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