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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.
Lumentum Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €41,565 Mil.
Lumentum Holdings'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 €-6,209 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.
Lumentum Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lumentum Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumentum Holdings'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.
MIL:1LITE vs HPE, CIEN, MSI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings'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.
Lumentum Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lumentum Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €74,173 Mil.
Lumentum Holdings'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 €-6,209 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.
Lumentum Holdings (MIL:1LITE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -11.95 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Lumentum Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is -11.95. Based on the distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to HPE and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lumentum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20. 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 21.20, based on 1,773 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. 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 Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumentum Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is -11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumentum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings (MIL:1LITE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.09, compared to a current price of €858.80 — trading 749.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -11.95. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Lumentum Holdings (MIL:1LITE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -11.95 as of Aug. 18, 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 Lumentum Holdings (MIL:1LITE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €858.80 is trading 749.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €101.09.
GuruFocus considers Lumentum Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1LITE:
EV-to-EBIT: -11.95
GF Value™: €101.09 vs. price of €858.80 (749.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1LITE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
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