WERN (Werner Enterprises) EV-to-EBIT: -152.14 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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WERN Werner Enterprises Inc WERN
86 GF Score
Price $39.56
GF Value $40.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT?

Werner Enterprises WERN -1.20% 86 EV-to-EBIT is -152.14 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates WERN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Transportation companies, Werner Enterprises ranks worse than 114547.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Werner Enterprises's Enterprise Value is $3,287 Mil. Werner Enterprises's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-22 Mil. Therefore, Werner Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT for today is -152.14.

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

WERN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -170.69   Med: 14.01   Max: 155.52
Current: -152.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Werner Enterprises was 155.52. The lowest was -170.69. And the median was 14.01.

WERN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 873 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.08 vs WERN: -152.14

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Werner Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,530 Mil. Werner Enterprises's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-22 Mil. Werner Enterprises's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.61%.


Werner Enterprises  (NAS:WERN) 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) %.

Werner Enterprises'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 )
=-21.608/3530.39697
=-0.61 %

Werner Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,530 Mil.
Werner Enterprises'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 $-22 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.


Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Werner Enterprises'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.

Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Chart

Werner Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Werner Enterprises 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 21.77 29.96 137.80 99.59 -163.38

WERN vs ARCB, MRTN, RXO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Werner Enterprises'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.


Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Werner Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Werner Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3287.495/-21.608
=-152.14

Werner Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $3,287 Mil.
Werner Enterprises'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 $-22 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 -152.14 mean?
Werner Enterprises (WERN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -152.14 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Werner Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Werner Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Werner Enterprises' current EV-to-EBIT is -152.14. Based on the distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Werner Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Werner Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT compare to ARCB and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Werner Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 873 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Werner Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.08. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.08, based on 873 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. 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 Werner Enterprises and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Werner Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT is -152.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Werner Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises (WERN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.73, compared to a current price of $39.56 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -152.14. Werner Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -152.14 as of Sep. 08, 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 Werner Enterprises (WERN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werner Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $39.56 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.73. GuruFocus considers Werner Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WERN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -152.14
  • GF Value™: $40.73 vs. price of $39.56 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Werner Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges WE1:Germany
Address 14507 Frontier Road, Post Office Box 45308, Omaha, NE, USA, 68145-0308
Werner Enterprises Inc is a transportation and logistics company engaged in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The company has two reportable segments - Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. It derives majority of its revenue from full-truckload transportation services and geographically from United States.
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