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AZZSTU:AI7 -2.24%83 EV-to-EBIT is 16.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 17.10. GuruFocus rates STU:AI7 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, AZZ ranks worse than 69.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, AZZ's Enterprise Value is €4,436 Mil.
AZZ's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €265 Mil. Therefore, AZZ's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for AZZ's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI7'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39 Med: 17.1 Max: 44.93
Current: 16.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of AZZ was 44.93. The lowest was 7.39. And the median was 17.10.
STU:AI7's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 69.17% of 853
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.2
vs STU:AI7: 16.34
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.
AZZ's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €4,036 Mil.
AZZ'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 €265 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.
AZZ EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
AZZ EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AZZ'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, AZZ'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.
AZZ EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AZZ's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AZZ's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
AZZ's current Enterprise Value is €4,436 Mil.
AZZ'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 €265 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.
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.74 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on AZZ and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.10. Over the past decade, AZZ's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.39 to 44.93. According to the industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #590 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is AZZ's EV-to-EBIT too high?
AZZ's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.74 is near median its 10-year median of 17.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 44.93. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. AZZ's value of 16.74 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AZZ ranks #590 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AZZ has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AZZ's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNF and AMTM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #590 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places AZZ in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. AZZ's value of 16.74 is 49.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AZZ's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.39 to 44.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.10 vs. the industry median of 11.20, AZZ 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 853 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. AZZ's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.74 is 49.5% 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 AZZ and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AZZ's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AZZ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ (STU:AI7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.18, compared to a current price of €131.00 — trading 76.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.10 and 49.5% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. AZZ's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 AZZ (STU:AI7), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.74 as of Jul. 25, 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 AZZ (STU:AI7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €131.00 is trading 76.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.18.
GuruFocus considers AZZ to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI7:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.74 (near median its 10-year median of 17.10)
GF Value™: €74.18 vs. price of €131.00 (76.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Business Services median (#590 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of AZZ Metal Coatings, AZZ Precoat Metals, and AZZ Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company operates in the United States and Canada.
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