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LightelROCO:7717 +6.27%30 EV-to-EBIT is 50.39 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 61.39. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7717 with a GF Score™ of 30/100. Among 1,776 Hardware companies, Lightel ranks worse than 76.69% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lightel's Enterprise Value is NT$11,885.0 Mil.
Lightel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$235.8 Mil. Therefore, Lightel's EV-to-EBIT for today is 50.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lightel's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7717'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.21 Med: 61.39 Max: 108.74
Current: 50.39
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lightel was 108.74. The lowest was 22.21. And the median was 61.39.
ROCO:7717's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 76.69% of 1776
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.76
vs ROCO:7717: 50.39
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.
Lightel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$9,973.2 Mil.
Lightel'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 NT$235.8 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.
Lightel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lightel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lightel'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.
ROCO:7717 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lightel'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.
Lightel EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lightel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightel's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lightel's current Enterprise Value is NT$11,885.0 Mil.
Lightel'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 NT$235.8 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.
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a EV-to-EBIT of 50.39 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lightel and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 61.39. Over the past decade, Lightel's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 22.21 to 108.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1362 out of 1776 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Lightel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lightel's current EV-to-EBIT of 50.39 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 61.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.21 to a high of 108.74. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.76. Lightel's value of 50.39 is 168.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1362 out of 1776 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lightel has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightel's EV-to-EBIT compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lightel ranks #1362 out of 1776 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lightel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.76. Lightel's value of 50.39 is 168.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lightel's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 22.21 to 108.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.39 vs. the industry median of 18.76, Lightel 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.76, based on 1,776 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. Lightel's current EV-to-EBIT of 50.39 is 168.6% 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 Lightel and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lightel's current EV-to-EBIT is 50.39, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 61.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightel stock overvalued right now?
Lightel (ROCO:7717) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 50.39. The current EV-to-EBIT is 50.39, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 61.39 and 168.6% above the Hardware industry median of 18.76. Lightel's overall GF Score™ is 30/100. 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 Lightel (ROCO:7717), the current EV-to-EBIT is 50.39 as of Sep. 12, 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.
Lightel Corp is a fiber optoelectronic technology company focused on the research, development, and delivery of fiber optic and optoelectronic products and solutions. The company develops fiber optic components, fiber end-face inspection instruments and fiber component manufacturing equipment, satellite laser communication passive components, fiber laser passive components, and smart lighting. Geographically, the company operates in The Americas, Asia, Europe, and other regions.
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