Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) EV-to-EBIT: 9.01 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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NSE:HCC Hindustan Construction Co Ltd NSE:HCC
69 GF Score
Price ₹21.03
GF Value ₹15.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT?

Hindustan Construction Co NSE:HCC -0.90% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 9.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, Hindustan Construction Co ranks better than 59.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hindustan Construction Co's Enterprise Value is ₹59,340 Mil. Hindustan Construction Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6,584 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.01.

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

NSE:HCC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.24   Med: 4.83   Max: 88.31
Current: 9.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hindustan Construction Co was 88.31. The lowest was -20.24. And the median was 4.83.

NSE:HCC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
59.93% of 1425 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.79 vs NSE:HCC: 9.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hindustan Construction Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹67,189 Mil. Hindustan Construction Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6,584 Mil. Hindustan Construction Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.80%.


Hindustan Construction Co  (NSE:HCC) 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) %.

Hindustan Construction Co'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 )
=6583.7/67189.3542
=9.80 %

Hindustan Construction Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹67,189 Mil.
Hindustan Construction Co'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 ₹6,584 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.


Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Construction Co'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.

Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hindustan Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Hindustan Construction Co Quarterly Data
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NSE:HCC vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hindustan Construction Co'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.


Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Hindustan Construction Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=59339.903/6583.7
=9.01

Hindustan Construction Co's current Enterprise Value is ₹59,340 Mil.
Hindustan Construction Co'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 ₹6,584 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 9.01 mean?
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.01 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #571 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.01 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 4.83. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.79. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 9.01 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #571 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #571 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hindustan Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.79. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 9.01 is 16.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 10.79, Hindustan Construction Co 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.79, based on 1,425 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. Hindustan Construction Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.01 is 16.5% 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 Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Construction Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.01, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.67, compared to a current price of ₹21.03 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.01, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 16.5% below the Construction industry median of 10.79. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.01 as of Aug. 24, 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹21.03 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.67. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.01 (87% above median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: ₹15.67 vs. price of ₹21.03 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Construction median (#571 of 1425)

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


Hindustan Construction Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 500185:India
Address Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Hincon House, C-101, 1st Floor, 247 Park, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400083
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
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