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Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 -2.04%85 EV-to-EBIT is 26.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 23.05. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.81. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 79.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -275.12 Med: 23.05 Max: 2965.7
Current: 26.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Astec Industries was 2965.70. The lowest was -275.12. And the median was 23.05.
STU:AI2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 79.55% of 176
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.455
vs STU:AI2: 26.36
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.
Astec Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,339 Mil.
Astec Industries'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 €52 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.
Astec Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Astec Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Astec Industries's current Enterprise Value is €1,390 Mil.
Astec Industries'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 €52 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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.85 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 23.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #140 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Astec Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Astec Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 26.85 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 23.05. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.46. Astec Industries' value of 26.85 is 99.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #140 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #140 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.46. Astec Industries' value of 26.85 is 99.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.05 vs. the industry median of 13.46, Astec Industries 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.46, based on 176 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. Astec Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.85 is 99.6% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.85, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 23.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 26.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.81, compared to a current price of €48.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.85, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 23.05 and 99.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.46. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.85 as of Jul. 19, 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.81.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.85 (16% above median its 10-year median of 23.05)
GF Value™: €39.81 vs. price of €48.00 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#140 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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