Netlist (STU:XAB) EV-to-EBIT: 317.64 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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STU:XAB Netlist Inc STU:XAB
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What is Netlist EV-to-EBIT?

Netlist STU:XAB -1.12% 43 EV-to-EBIT is 317.64 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XAB with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.20. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Hardware companies, Netlist ranks worse than 99.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Netlist's Enterprise Value is €151.2 Mil. Netlist's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.5 Mil. Therefore, Netlist's EV-to-EBIT for today is 317.64.

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

STU:XAB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.62   Med: -4.99   Max: 5749.38
Current: 5417.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Netlist was 5749.38. The lowest was -143.62. And the median was -4.99.

STU:XAB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
99.77% of 1775 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 20.41 vs STU:XAB: 5417.32

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Netlist's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil. Netlist's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.5 Mil. Netlist's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Netlist  (STU:XAB) 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) %.

Netlist'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 )
=0.476/0
= %

Netlist's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.0 Mil.
Netlist'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 €0.5 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.


Netlist EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Netlist EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netlist'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.

Netlist EV-to-EBIT Chart

Netlist Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Netlist Quarterly Data
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STU:XAB vs SCSC, EACO, CLMB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Netlist'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.


Netlist EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Netlist EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=151.197/0.476
=317.64

Netlist's current Enterprise Value is €151.2 Mil.
Netlist'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 €0.5 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 317.64 mean?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 317.64 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Netlist and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #1771 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Netlist's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Netlist's current EV-to-EBIT is 317.64. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Netlist's value of 317.64 is 1456.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netlist ranks #1771 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's EV-to-EBIT compare to SCSC and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #1771 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Netlist in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Netlist's value of 317.64 is 1456.3% above this benchmark. 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 20.41, based on 1,775 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. Netlist's current EV-to-EBIT of 317.64 is 1456.3% 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 Netlist and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netlist's current EV-to-EBIT is 317.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 317.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.53 — trading 165% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 317.64 and 1456.3% above the Hardware industry median of 20.41. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 Netlist (STU:XAB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 317.64 as of Aug. 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 Netlist (STU:XAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.53 is trading 165% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20.

Key valuation signals for STU:XAB:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 317.64
  • GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.53 (165% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1456.3% above the Hardware median (#1771 of 1775)

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


Netlist Business Description

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Address 111 Academy, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92617
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
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