Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) EV-to-EBIT: -0.23 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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OSTO:NEXTO Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO
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Price kr9.64
GF Value kr79.40
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What is Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT?

Next Biometrics Group ASA OSTO:NEXTO 35 EV-to-EBIT is -0.23 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:NEXTO with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of kr79.40. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks worse than 56433.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Next Biometrics Group ASA's Enterprise Value is kr22.86 Mil. Next Biometrics Group ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-99.10 Mil. Therefore, Next Biometrics Group ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.23.

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

OSTO:NEXTo' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.67   Med: -5.78   Max: 0.13
Current: -0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Next Biometrics Group ASA was 0.13. The lowest was -21.67. And the median was -5.78.

OSTO:NEXTo's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1772 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.09 vs OSTO:NEXTo: -0.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Next Biometrics Group ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr234.59 Mil. Next Biometrics Group ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-99.10 Mil. Next Biometrics Group ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.25%.


Next Biometrics Group ASA  (OSTO:NEXTo) 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) %.

Next Biometrics Group 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 )
=-99.103/234.585552606
=-42.25 %

Next Biometrics Group ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr234.59 Mil.
Next Biometrics Group 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 kr-99.10 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.


Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next Biometrics Group 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.

Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

Next Biometrics Group 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 -11.91 -7.52 -10.33 -16.34 -2.68

Next Biometrics Group 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 -13.78 -9.52 -5.47 -2.68 -0.80

OSTO:NEXTO vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Next Biometrics Group 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.


Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Next Biometrics Group ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Next Biometrics Group ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=22.860/-99.103
=-0.23

Next Biometrics Group ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr22.86 Mil.
Next Biometrics Group 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 kr-99.10 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 -0.23 mean?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.23 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Next Biometrics Group ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.23. Based on the distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Next Biometrics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next Biometrics Group ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Next Biometrics Group ASA ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Next Biometrics Group ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.09. 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 21.09, based on 1,772 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. 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next Biometrics Group ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next Biometrics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.23. The stock's GF Value™ is kr79.40, compared to a current price of kr9.64 — trading 87.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.23. Next Biometrics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.23 as of Aug. 10, 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 Next Biometrics Group ASA (OSTO:NEXTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next Biometrics Group ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr9.64 is trading 87.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr79.40.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXTO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.23
  • GF Value™: kr79.40 vs. price of kr9.64 (87.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Next Biometrics Group ASA Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXT:Norway0QWK:UK
Address Stortorvet 7, Oslo, NOR, 0155
Next Biometrics Group ASA provides fingerprint sensor technology and products. The company's products are utilized for Smart Card, Government ID, Access control, Notebook, and others. The company's products include smart card solutions, fingerprint sensor modules, fingerprint readers, Aadhar products, Software DevKits, and Hardware DevKits. The company has one operating segment namely; Fingerprint sensor Technology. The company's Geographic customer base consists of Asia (Japan and India), Europe (France and Germany) and North America.
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