Xylem (MEX:XYL) EV-to-EBIT: 22.78 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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MEX:XYL Xylem Inc MEX:XYL
80 GF Score
Price MXN2,229.50
GF Value MXN2,574.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Xylem EV-to-EBIT?

Xylem MEX:XYL 80 EV-to-EBIT is 22.78 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 30.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:XYL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,574.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Industrial Products companies, Xylem ranks worse than 57.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Xylem's Enterprise Value is MXN529,450 Mil. Xylem's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN23,238 Mil. Therefore, Xylem's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.78.

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

MEX:XYL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.58   Med: 30.05   Max: 57.34
Current: 23.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Xylem was 57.34. The lowest was 20.58. And the median was 30.05.

MEX:XYL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
57.48% of 2380 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.55 vs MEX:XYL: 23.61

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Xylem's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN485,972 Mil. Xylem's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN23,238 Mil. Xylem's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.78%.


Xylem  (MEX:XYL) 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) %.

Xylem'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 )
=23238.114/485971.776
=4.78 %

Xylem's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN485,972 Mil.
Xylem'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 MXN23,238 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.


Xylem EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Xylem EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xylem'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.

Xylem EV-to-EBIT Chart

Xylem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Xylem 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 27.32 30.37 28.12 24.40 22.86

MEX:XYL vs OTIS, DOV, IR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.


Xylem EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Xylem EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=529449.948/23238.114
=22.78

Xylem's current Enterprise Value is MXN529,450 Mil.
Xylem'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 MXN23,238 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 22.78 mean?
Xylem (MEX:XYL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.78 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Xylem and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 30.05. Over the past decade, Xylem's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 20.58 to 57.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1368 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Xylem's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Xylem's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.78 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 30.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.58 to a high of 57.34. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. Xylem's value of 22.78 is 16.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1368 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's EV-to-EBIT compare to OTIS and DOV?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1368 out of 2380 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Xylem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. Xylem's value of 22.78 is 16.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Xylem's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 20.58 to 57.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.05 vs. the industry median of 19.55, Xylem 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 19.55, 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. Xylem's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.78 is 16.5% 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 Xylem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xylem's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.78, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 30.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (MEX:XYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,574.75, compared to a current price of MXN2,229.50 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.78, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 30.05 and 16.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.55. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Xylem (MEX:XYL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.78 as of Aug. 05, 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 Xylem (MEX:XYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,229.50 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,574.75. GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:XYL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 22.78 (24% below median its 10-year median of 30.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,574.75 vs. price of MXN2,229.50 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1368 of 2380)

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


Xylem Business Description

Address 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, USA, 20003
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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