Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) EV-to-EBIT: 19.78 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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OSL:NORBT Norbit ASA OSL:NORBT
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Price kr174.20
GF Value kr163.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT?

Norbit ASA OSL:NORBT -1.80% 99 EV-to-EBIT is 19.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 18.71. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORBT with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of kr163.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,769 Hardware companies, Norbit ASA ranks better than 52.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Norbit ASA's Enterprise Value is kr11,553 Mil. Norbit ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr584 Mil. Therefore, Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.78.

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

OSL:NORBT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.53   Med: 18.71   Max: 47.44
Current: 19.78

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Norbit ASA was 47.44. The lowest was 7.53. And the median was 18.71.

OSL:NORBT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
52.74% of 1769 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.42 vs OSL:NORBT: 19.78

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Norbit ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12,575 Mil. Norbit ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr584 Mil. Norbit ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.64%.


Norbit ASA  (OSL:NORBT) 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) %.

Norbit ASA'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 )
=584/12575.0152
=4.64 %

Norbit ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr12,575 Mil.
Norbit ASA'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 kr584 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.


Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norbit ASA'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.

Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

Norbit ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.48 14.86 13.19 17.21 21.11

Norbit ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.32 28.14 23.26 21.11 21.53

OSL:NORBT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Norbit ASA'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.


Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Norbit ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11553.157/584
=19.78

Norbit ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr11,553 Mil.
Norbit ASA'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 kr584 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 19.78 mean?
Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Norbit ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.71. Over the past decade, Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.53 to 47.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #836 out of 1769 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Norbit ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.78 is near median its 10-year median of 18.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.53 to a high of 47.44. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42. Norbit ASA's value of 19.78 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #836 out of 1769 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norbit ASA has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norbit ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Norbit ASA ranks #836 out of 1769 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Norbit ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42. Norbit ASA's value of 19.78 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Norbit ASA's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.53 to 47.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.71 vs. the industry median of 21.42, Norbit ASA 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 21.42, based on 1,769 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. Norbit ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.78 is 7.7% 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 Norbit ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norbit ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norbit ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr163.67, compared to a current price of kr174.20 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.71 and 7.7% below the Hardware industry median of 21.42. Norbit ASA's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 Norbit ASA (OSL:NORBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norbit ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr174.20 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr163.67. GuruFocus considers Norbit ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OSL:NORBT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.78 (near median its 10-year median of 18.71)
  • GF Value™: kr163.67 vs. price of kr174.20 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 7.7% below the Hardware median (#836 of 1769)

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


Norbit ASA Business Description

Address Stiklestadveien 1, Trondheim, NOR, NO-7041
Norbit ASA is a provider of tailored technology to selected applications by solving challenges through solutions. It is organised in three operating segments: Oceans, Connectivity and Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR). The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to the maritime markets, the Connectivity segment supplier of secure wireless technology for industrial and mission-critical applications - ranging from transportation infrastructure to navigation and defence-related environments, and the Product, Innovation & Realization (PIR) segment provides R&D products and services and contract manufacturing to key customers. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PIR segment.
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