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Birla CableNSE:BIRLACABLE -0.56%79 EV-to-EBIT is 13.55 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 15.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:BIRLACABLE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹248.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,783 Hardware companies, Birla Cable ranks better than 61.97% on this metric.
Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) 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.
Birla Cable's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6,064 Mil.
Birla Cable'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 ₹723 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.
Birla Cable EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Birla Cable EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birla Cable'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.
NSE:BIRLACABLE vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Birla Cable'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.
Birla Cable EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Birla Cable's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birla Cable's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Birla Cable's current Enterprise Value is ₹9,797 Mil.
Birla Cable'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 ₹723 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.
Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.55 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Birla Cable and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 15.03. Over the past decade, Birla Cable's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.38 to 39.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #678 out of 1783 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Birla Cable's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Birla Cable's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.55 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 39.71. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.84. Birla Cable's value of 13.55 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #678 out of 1783 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birla Cable has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birla Cable's EV-to-EBIT compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Birla Cable ranks #678 out of 1783 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Birla Cable in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.84. Birla Cable's value of 13.55 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Birla Cable's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.38 to 39.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.03 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Birla Cable 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.84, based on 1,783 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. Birla Cable's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.55 is 31.7% 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 Birla Cable and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birla Cable's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.55, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 15.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birla Cable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹248.10, compared to a current price of ₹283.17 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.55, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.03 and 31.7% below the Hardware industry median of 19.84. Birla Cable's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.55 as of Aug. 21, 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 Birla Cable (NSE:BIRLACABLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Cable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹283.17 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹248.10.
GuruFocus considers Birla Cable to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BIRLACABLE:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.55 (10% below median its 10-year median of 15.03)
GF Value™: ₹248.10 vs. price of ₹283.17 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Hardware median (#678 of 1783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BIRLACABLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birla Cable Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of telecommunication cables, consisting of both copper and optical fiber, and other types of specialty wires and cables. Its geographical segments include Domestic Market (within India) and Overseas Market (outside India). The firm offers products in various categories such as optical fiber cables, including armored and unarmored, di-electric self-supporting aerial, figure-8 type aerial, drop, and interconnect cables. It also offers specialty cables, such as stainless steel wire armored tactical, coaxial, switchboard, screened PCM, and CAT cables, as well as automobile wires. In addition, the company provides telecom fiber accessories comprising connectors, adapters, pigtails, and cable accessories.
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