NL (NLI Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: -4.54 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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NL NLI Holdings Inc NL
64 GF Score
Price $5.95
GF Value $6.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

NLI Holdings NL 64 EV-to-EBIT is -4.54 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks worse than 117233.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NLI Holdings's Enterprise Value is $208.8 Mil. NLI Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-46.0 Mil. Therefore, NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.54.

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

NL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.03   Med: 3.65   Max: 126.12
Current: -4.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of NLI Holdings was 126.12. The lowest was -38.03. And the median was 3.65.

NL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.25 vs NL: -4.54

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. NLI Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $202.7 Mil. NLI Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-46.0 Mil. NLI Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.67%.


NLI Holdings  (NYSE:NL) 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) %.

NLI Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-45.955/202.69029
=-22.67 %

NLI Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $202.7 Mil.
NLI 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 $-46.0 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.


NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NLI 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.

NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

NLI Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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NLI Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NL vs CIX, BAER, CIGL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI 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.


NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NLI Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=208.766/-45.955
=-4.54

NLI Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $208.8 Mil.
NLI 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 $-46.0 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 -4.54 mean?
NLI Holdings (NL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.54 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NLI Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is NLI Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
NLI Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is -4.54. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CIX and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places NLI Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.25, based on 853 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 NLI Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLI Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.42, compared to a current price of $5.95 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.54. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.54 as of Jul. 29, 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.95 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.42. GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.54
  • GF Value™: $6.42 vs. price of $5.95 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NLI Holdings Business Description

Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
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