Celestica (TSX:CLS) EV-to-EBIT: 28.22 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 187% Above Median

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TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
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Price C$463.87
GF Value C$234.89
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What is Celestica EV-to-EBIT?

Celestica TSX:CLS -5.97% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 28.22 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$234.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks worse than 64.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Celestica's Enterprise Value is C$53,722 Mil. Celestica's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1,904 Mil. Therefore, Celestica's EV-to-EBIT for today is 28.22.

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

TSX:CLS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17   Med: 9.84   Max: 43.97
Current: 28.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Celestica was 43.97. The lowest was 4.17. And the median was 9.84.

TSX:CLS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
64.05% of 1772 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.335 vs TSX:CLS: 28.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Celestica's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$59,859 Mil. Celestica's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1,904 Mil. Celestica's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.18%.


Celestica  (TSX:CLS) 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) %.

Celestica'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 )
=1903.922/59858.80368
=3.18 %

Celestica's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$59,859 Mil.
Celestica'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 C$1,904 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.


Celestica EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Celestica EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.

Celestica EV-to-EBIT Chart

Celestica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Celestica Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.66 31.11 32.82 28.10 31.44

TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.


Celestica EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Celestica EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=53721.663/1903.922
=28.22

Celestica's current Enterprise Value is C$53,722 Mil.
Celestica'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 C$1,904 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 28.22 mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.22 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 9.84. Over the past decade, Celestica's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.17 to 43.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1135 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Celestica's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Celestica's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.22 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 9.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 43.97. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Celestica's value of 28.22 is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1135 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1135 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Celestica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34. Celestica's value of 28.22 is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Celestica's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.17 to 43.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 19.34, Celestica 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 19.34, based on 1,772 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. Celestica's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.22 is 46% 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 Celestica and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celestica's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.22, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$234.89, compared to a current price of C$463.87 — trading 97.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.22, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 46% above the Hardware industry median of 19.34. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.22 as of Aug. 01, 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$463.87 is trading 97.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$234.89. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 28.22 (187% above median its 10-year median of 9.84)
  • GF Value™: C$234.89 vs. price of C$463.87 (97.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 46% above the Hardware median (#1135 of 1772)

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


Celestica Business Description

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Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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