Kirloskar Electric Co (NSE:KECL) EV-to-EBIT: 29.70 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 665% Above Median

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NSE:KECL Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd NSE:KECL
70 GF Score
Price ₹132.23
GF Value ₹127.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kirloskar Electric Co NSE:KECL +1.18% 70 EV-to-EBIT is 29.70 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 665% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:KECL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹127.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,388 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Electric Co ranks worse than 66.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kirloskar Electric Co's Enterprise Value is ₹9,557 Mil. Kirloskar Electric Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹322 Mil. Therefore, Kirloskar Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 29.70.

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

NSE:KECL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.35   Med: 3.88   Max: 43.98
Current: 29.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kirloskar Electric Co was 43.98. The lowest was -18.35. And the median was 3.88.

NSE:KECL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
66.25% of 2388 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.025 vs NSE:KECL: 29.70

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kirloskar Electric Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7,790 Mil. Kirloskar Electric Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹322 Mil. Kirloskar Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.13%.


Kirloskar Electric Co  (NSE:KECL) 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) %.

Kirloskar Electric 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 )
=321.8/7790.3622
=4.13 %

Kirloskar Electric Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹7,790 Mil.
Kirloskar Electric 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 ₹322 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.


Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Electric 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.

Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kirloskar Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Kirloskar Electric Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:KECL vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Electric 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.


Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kirloskar Electric Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kirloskar Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9556.813/321.8
=29.70

Kirloskar Electric Co's current Enterprise Value is ₹9,557 Mil.
Kirloskar Electric 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 ₹322 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 29.70 mean?
Kirloskar Electric Co (NSE:KECL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.70 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kirloskar Electric Co and its competitors. This is 665% above median its historical median of 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Electric Co ranks #1582 out of 2388 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Kirloskar Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kirloskar Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.70 is 665% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03. Kirloskar Electric Co's value of 29.70 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Electric Co ranks #1582 out of 2388 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirloskar Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Electric Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Electric Co ranks #1582 out of 2388 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kirloskar Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03. Kirloskar Electric Co's value of 29.70 is 56.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 19.03, Kirloskar Electric Co has consistently been above 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 19.03, based on 2,388 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. Kirloskar Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.70 is 56.1% above 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 Kirloskar Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Electric Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.70, which is 665% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Electric Co (NSE:KECL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹127.45, compared to a current price of ₹132.23 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.70, which is 665% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 56.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.03. Kirloskar Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Kirloskar Electric Co (NSE:KECL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.70 as of Aug. 23, 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 Kirloskar Electric Co (NSE:KECL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹132.23 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹127.45. GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KECL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 29.70 (665% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: ₹127.45 vs. price of ₹132.23 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1582 of 2388)

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


Kirloskar Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 533193:India
Address No. 19, 2nd Main Road, Peenya 1st Stage, Phase-1, Peenya, Bangalore, KA, IND, 560058
Kirloskar Electric Co Ltd is an electrical engineering company. The company is engaged in the manufacture of electrical equipment like motors, alternators, and generators, switchgear, transformers, DG sets, and others in India and internationally. The company has different product groups like transformer and distribution groups, large machine groups, low voltage machine groups, and power generation groups. The company caters to economic sectors like power generation, transmission and distribution, transportation, renewable energy, and others. The operating reportable segments of the company are: Power generation and distribution, Rotating machine group, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Rotating machines group segment.
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