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Sono-TekSOTK +1.67%87 EV-to-EBIT is 31.18 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 49.26. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Hardware companies, Sono-Tek ranks worse than 64.09% on this metric.
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Sono-Tek's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $60.99 Mil.
Sono-Tek's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.24 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.
Sono-Tek EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sono-Tek EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sono-Tek'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sono-Tek's current Enterprise Value is $69.79 Mil.
Sono-Tek's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.24 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.
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 31.18 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sono-Tek and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 49.26. Over the past decade, Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.56 to 360.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1146 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.18 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 49.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.56 to a high of 360.44. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. Sono-Tek's value of 31.18 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1146 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBIT compare to ARBE and ODYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1146 out of 1788 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sono-Tek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. Sono-Tek's value of 31.18 is 60.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sono-Tek's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 17.56 to 360.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.26 vs. the industry median of 19.44, Sono-Tek 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 19.44, based on 1,788 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. Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.18 is 60.4% 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 Sono-Tek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBIT is 31.18, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 49.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 31.18, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 49.26 and 60.4% above the Hardware industry median of 19.44. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 31.18 as of Aug. 22, 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48.
GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOTK:
EV-to-EBIT: 31.18 (37% below median its 10-year median of 49.26)
GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $5.50 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Hardware median (#1146 of 1788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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