MLSS (Milestone Scientific) EV-to-EBIT: -10.35 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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MLSS Milestone Scientific Inc MLSS
37 GF Score
Price $0.50
GF Value $0.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT?

Milestone Scientific MLSS -10.47% 37 EV-to-EBIT is -10.35 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLSS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Milestone Scientific ranks worse than 212314.01% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Milestone Scientific's Enterprise Value is $42.48 Mil. Milestone Scientific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.10 Mil. Therefore, Milestone Scientific's EV-to-EBIT for today is -10.35.

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

MLSS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.87   Med: -7.41   Max: -1.27
Current: -10.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Milestone Scientific was -1.27. The lowest was -48.87. And the median was -7.41.

MLSS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 471 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 19.35 vs MLSS: -10.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Milestone Scientific's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.04 Mil. Milestone Scientific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.10 Mil. Milestone Scientific's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -15.18%.


Milestone Scientific  (AMEX:MLSS) 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) %.

Milestone Scientific'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 )
=-4.104/27.039997
=-15.18 %

Milestone Scientific's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.04 Mil.
Milestone Scientific'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 $-4.10 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.


Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Milestone Scientific'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.

Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT Chart

Milestone Scientific Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Milestone Scientific Quarterly Data
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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 -7.12 -5.32 -3.84 -5.07 -6.59

MLSS vs NEPH, HBIO, POCI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Milestone Scientific'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.


Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Milestone Scientific's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Milestone Scientific EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=42.484/-4.104
=-10.35

Milestone Scientific's current Enterprise Value is $42.48 Mil.
Milestone Scientific'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 $-4.10 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 -10.35 mean?
Milestone Scientific (MLSS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -10.35 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Milestone Scientific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #999999 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Milestone Scientific's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Milestone Scientific's current EV-to-EBIT is -10.35. Based on the distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #999999 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Milestone Scientific has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milestone Scientific's EV-to-EBIT compare to NEPH and HBIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Milestone Scientific ranks #999999 out of 471 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Milestone Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.35. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.35, based on 471 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 Milestone Scientific and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Milestone Scientific's current EV-to-EBIT is -10.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milestone Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific (MLSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -10.35. Milestone Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -10.35 as of Aug. 16, 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60. GuruFocus considers Milestone Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLSS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -10.35
  • GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Milestone Scientific Business Description

Address 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ, USA, 07068
Milestone Scientific Inc develops and commercializes proprietary computer-controlled drug delivery systems designed to enhance the safety, precision, and patient experience associated with subcutaneous injections and fluid aspiration procedures. The company's core technology platform, Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) Technology, controls flow rate and measures pressure at the needle tip in real time. DPS Technology is incorporated into both the company's dental and medical products and supports clinical applications, including local anesthesia delivery, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures, and intra-articular joint injections. It operates in two segments: Dental, which markets and sells its dental products, and Medical, markets and sells its medical products.
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