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Blue BirdSTU:4RB -0.36%88 EV-to-EBIT is 6.25 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 14.73. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 175 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 81.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RB'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -114.89 Med: 14.73 Max: 126.41
Current: 6.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Blue Bird was 126.41. The lowest was -114.89. And the median was 14.73.
STU:4RB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 81.71% of 175
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.34
vs STU:4RB: 6.23
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.
Blue Bird's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,188 Mil.
Blue Bird'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 €284 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.
Blue Bird EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Blue Bird EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Blue Bird's current Enterprise Value is €1,779 Mil.
Blue Bird'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 €284 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.
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.25 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #32 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Blue Bird's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.25 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 14.73. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Blue Bird's value of 6.25 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #32 out of 175 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's EV-to-EBIT compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #32 out of 175 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Blue Bird in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. Blue Bird's value of 6.25 is 53.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.73 vs. the industry median of 13.34, Blue Bird has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.34, based on 175 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. Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.25 is 53.1% below 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.25, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 14.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.07, compared to a current price of €56.02 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.25, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 14.73 and 53.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.34. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.25 as of Aug. 15, 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €56.02 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.07.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.25 (58% below median its 10-year median of 14.73)
GF Value™: €46.07 vs. price of €56.02 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#32 of 175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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