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Precision OpticsPOCI +0.24%69 EV-to-EBIT is -8.23 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates POCI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Precision Optics ranks worse than 214132.55% 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.
Precision Optics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.58 Mil.
Precision Optics'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 $-4.76 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.
Precision Optics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Precision Optics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precision Optics'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Precision Optics'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.
Precision Optics EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Precision Optics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Optics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Precision Optics's current Enterprise Value is $39.13 Mil.
Precision Optics'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 $-4.76 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.
Precision Optics (POCI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.23 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Precision Optics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #999999 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Precision Optics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Precision Optics' current EV-to-EBIT is -8.23. Based on the distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #999999 out of 467 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Precision Optics has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Optics' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEPH and MLSS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Precision Optics ranks #999999 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Precision Optics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.66. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 18.66, based on 467 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 Precision Optics and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precision Optics's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision Optics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics (POCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.37, compared to a current price of $4.16 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.23. Precision Optics' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Precision Optics (POCI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.23 as of Jul. 31, 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 Precision Optics (POCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.16 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.37.
GuruFocus considers Precision Optics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POCI:
EV-to-EBIT: -8.23
GF Value™: $6.37 vs. price of $4.16 (34.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precision Optics Corp Inc is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced optical instruments. It manufactures medical products such as endoscopes and endocouplers which incorporate various optical technologies for use in a variety of minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures. The company also produces endoscopes for various applications as well as designs and manufactures custom optical medical devices to satisfy customers' specific requirements. In addition, the company manufactures and sells components and assemblies specially designed for industrial and military use. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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