SCKT (Socket Mobile) EV-to-EBIT: -3.24 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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SCKT Socket Mobile Inc SCKT
28 GF Score
Price $0.65
GF Value $0.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT?

Socket Mobile SCKT +2.26% 28 EV-to-EBIT is -3.24 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCKT with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, Socket Mobile ranks worse than 55710.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Socket Mobile's Enterprise Value is $11.67 Mil. Socket Mobile's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.60 Mil. Therefore, Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SCKT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.04   Med: -3.84   Max: 176.83
Current: -3.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Socket Mobile was 176.83. The lowest was -71.04. And the median was -3.84.

SCKT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1795 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.01 vs SCKT: -3.24

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Socket Mobile's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.23 Mil. Socket Mobile's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.60 Mil. Socket Mobile's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -32.09%.


Socket Mobile  (NAS:SCKT) 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) %.

Socket Mobile's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.603/11.2273098
=-32.09 %

Socket Mobile's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.23 Mil.
Socket Mobile'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 $-3.60 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.


Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socket Mobile'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.

Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT Chart

Socket Mobile 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 9.21 -34.30 -3.83 -5.85 -4.31

Socket Mobile Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -4.84 -4.63 -4.31 -4.40 -3.12

SCKT vs AGMH, ZSPC, DDDX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Socket Mobile'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.


Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Socket Mobile EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11.673/-3.603
=-3.24

Socket Mobile's current Enterprise Value is $11.67 Mil.
Socket Mobile'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 $-3.60 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 -3.24 mean?
Socket Mobile (SCKT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.24 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Socket Mobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Socket Mobile's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.24. Based on the distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Socket Mobile has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socket Mobile's EV-to-EBIT compare to AGMH and ZSPC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Socket Mobile ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Socket Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.01. 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 19.01, based on 1,795 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 Socket Mobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socket Mobile's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socket Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile (SCKT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $0.65 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.24. Socket Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 7 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 Socket Mobile (SCKT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.24 as of Aug. 23, 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 Socket Mobile (SCKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socket Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.65 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81. GuruFocus considers Socket Mobile to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCKT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.24
  • GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $0.65 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Socket Mobile Business Description

Other Exchanges SNB1:Germany
Address 40675 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Socket Mobile Inc is a producer of data capture products. The company's products are integrated into mobile applications used in mobile point of sale (mPOS), commercial services (field workers), asset tracking, manufacturing process and quality control, transportation and logistics (goods tracking and movement), event management (ticketing, entry, access control, and identification), medical and education. The company offers barcode scanning products for both one-dimensional, including imager and laser, and two-dimensional barcode scanning in standard and durable cases. The company's geographical segments are the United States, Europe, Asia and Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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