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Otter TailOTTR +0.77%82 EV-to-EBIT is 19.26 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 16.40. GuruFocus rates OTTR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, Otter Tail ranks worse than 75.33% on this metric.
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.
Otter Tail's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,711 Mil.
Otter Tail'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 $251 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.
Otter Tail EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Otter Tail EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.
Otter Tail EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Otter Tail's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Otter Tail's current Enterprise Value is $4,832 Mil.
Otter Tail'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 $251 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.
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.26 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Otter Tail and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 16.40. Over the past decade, Otter Tail's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.50 to 23.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #339 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Otter Tail's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Otter Tail's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.26 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.50 to a high of 23.94. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Otter Tail's value of 19.26 is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #339 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's EV-to-EBIT compare to SEB and GHC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Otter Tail ranks #339 out of 450 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Otter Tail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Otter Tail's value of 19.26 is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Otter Tail's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.50 to 23.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.40 vs. the industry median of 11.58, Otter Tail 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.58, based on 450 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. Otter Tail's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.26 is 66.4% 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Otter Tail's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.26, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 16.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.39, compared to a current price of $92.87 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.26, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.40 and 66.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 11.58. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Otter Tail (OTTR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.26 as of Aug. 13, 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.87 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.39.
GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OTTR:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.26 (17% above median its 10-year median of 16.40)
GF Value™: $82.39 vs. price of $92.87 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Conglomerates median (#339 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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