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Sterling ToolsNSE:STERTOOLS -1.13%85 EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 16.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:STERTOOLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹311.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,389 Industrial Products companies, Sterling Tools ranks better than 64.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STERTOOLS'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72 Med: 16.82 Max: 39.92
Current: 13.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sterling Tools was 39.92. The lowest was 7.72. And the median was 16.82.
NSE:STERTOOLS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 64.13% of 2389
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.19
vs NSE:STERTOOLS: 13.76
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.
Sterling Tools's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹8,768 Mil.
Sterling Tools'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 ₹577 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.
Sterling Tools EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sterling Tools EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Tools'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:STERTOOLS vs SNA, RBC, SWK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sterling Tools's current Enterprise Value is ₹7,949 Mil.
Sterling Tools'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 ₹577 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.
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.76 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sterling Tools and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 16.82. Over the past decade, Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.72 to 39.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #857 out of 2389 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sterling Tools' current EV-to-EBIT of 13.76 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 39.92. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.19. Sterling Tools' value of 13.76 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #857 out of 2389 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Tools has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBIT compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #857 out of 2389 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Sterling Tools in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.19. Sterling Tools' value of 13.76 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Tools' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.72 to 39.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.82 vs. the industry median of 19.19, Sterling Tools 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 19.19, based on 2,389 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. Sterling Tools's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.76 is 28.3% 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 Sterling Tools and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Tools's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.76, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 16.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹311.66, compared to a current price of ₹222.15 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.76, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.82 and 28.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.19. Sterling Tools' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 as of Aug. 28, 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹222.15 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹311.66.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Tools to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STERTOOLS:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.76 (18% below median its 10-year median of 16.82)
GF Value™: ₹311.66 vs. price of ₹222.15 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Industrial Products median (#857 of 2389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STERTOOLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Tools Ltd engages in the manufacture and trade of high tensile cold forged fasteners. The firm offers its products in various categories namely Standard Fasteners, Special Fasteners, Chassis Fasteners, and Engine Fasteners. Its products include bolts, nuts, screws, washers of iron and steel, and cold-forged high-tensile fasteners for automobiles, general engineering, consumer durables, railways, and the auto replacement industry. The company has Automotive components as the only operating segment Geographically, the majority of the revenue comes from India.
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