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Car & General (K)NAI:CGEN +7.32%40 EV-to-EBIT is 5.26 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of KES39.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,364 Industrial Products companies, Car & General (K) ranks better than 90.65% on this metric.
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) 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.
Car & General (K)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KES16,146 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Car & General (K)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES5,915 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.
Car & General (K) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Car & General (K) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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, Car & General (K)'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.
Car & General (K) EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Car & General (K)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Car & General (K)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Car & General (K)'s current Enterprise Value is KES31,124 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Car & General (K)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES5,915 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.
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Car & General (K)'s EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.88 to 10.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #221 out of 2364 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Car & General (K)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Car & General (K)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 10.25. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.83. Car & General (K)'s value of 5.26 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #221 out of 2364 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #221 out of 2364 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Car & General (K) in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.83. Car & General (K)'s value of 5.26 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Car & General (K)'s own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.88 to 10.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 18.83, Car & General (K) 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 18.83, based on 2,364 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. Car & General (K)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 is 72.1% 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car & General (K)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES39.29, compared to a current price of KES304.25 — trading 674.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 72.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.83. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26 as of Sep. 08, 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES304.25 is trading 674.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES39.29.
GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.26 (28% below median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: KES39.29 vs. price of KES304.25 (674.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Industrial Products median (#221 of 2364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
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