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Rocket LabRKLB +0.46%71 EV-to-EBIT is -244.51 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates RKLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rocket Lab ranks worse than 393700.39% 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.
Rocket Lab's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $38,682.1 Mil.
Rocket Lab'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 $-186.1 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.
Rocket Lab EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Rocket Lab EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Rocket Lab's current Enterprise Value is $45,504.3 Mil.
Rocket Lab'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 $-186.1 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.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has a EV-to-EBIT of -244.51 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rocket Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Rocket Lab's current EV-to-EBIT is -244.51. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's EV-to-EBIT compare to AXON and HEI.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #999999 out of 254 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Rocket Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.99. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.99, based on 254 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab's current EV-to-EBIT is -244.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.50, compared to a current price of $74.82 — trading 172.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -244.51. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Rocket Lab (RKLB), the current EV-to-EBIT is -244.51 as of Aug. 05, 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 Rocket Lab (RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $74.82 is trading 172.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.50.
GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RKLB:
EV-to-EBIT: -244.51
GF Value™: $27.50 vs. price of $74.82 (172.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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