WSTL (Westell Technologies) EV-to-EBIT: 2.58 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 1073% Above Median

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What is Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT?

Westell Technologies WSTL -0.35% 40 EV-to-EBIT is 2.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 1073% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates WSTL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Hardware companies, Westell Technologies ranks better than 93.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Westell Technologies's Enterprise Value is $30.27 Mil. Westell Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $11.75 Mil. Therefore, Westell Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.58.

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

WSTL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.6   Med: 0.22   Max: 16.77
Current: 2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Westell Technologies was 16.77. The lowest was -41.60. And the median was 0.22.

WSTL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93.96% of 1772 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.195 vs WSTL: 2.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Westell Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $32.11 Mil. Westell Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $11.75 Mil. Westell Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.59%.


Westell Technologies  (OTCPK:WSTL) 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) %.

Westell Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=11.748/32.10519
=36.59 %

Westell Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $32.11 Mil.
Westell Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.75 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.


Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westell Technologies'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.

Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT Chart

Westell Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21
EV-to-EBIT
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Westell Technologies Quarterly Data
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WSTL vs AIRG, WATT, CMTL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Westell Technologies'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.


Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Westell Technologies EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=30.270/11.748
=2.58

Westell Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $30.27 Mil.
Westell Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.75 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 2.58 mean?
Westell Technologies (WSTL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Westell Technologies and its competitors. This is 1073% above median its historical median of 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Westell Technologies ranks #107 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Westell Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Westell Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 2.58 is 1073% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20. Westell Technologies' value of 2.58 is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westell Technologies ranks #107 out of 1772 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westell Technologies has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westell Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to AIRG and WATT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Westell Technologies ranks #107 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Westell Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20. Westell Technologies' value of 2.58 is 87.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 21.20, Westell Technologies has consistently been below 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 21.20, 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. Westell Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.58 is 87.8% below 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 Westell Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westell Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.58, which is 1073% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westell Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Westell Technologies (WSTL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 2.58. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.58, which is 1073% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 87.8% below the Hardware industry median of 21.20. Westell Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Westell Technologies (WSTL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.58 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Westell Technologies Business Description

Address 750 North Commons Drive, Aurora, IL, USA, 60504
Westell Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes telecommunications solutions, which are sold to the telephone companies. It is organized into the following operating segments: In-Building Wireless (IBW), Intelligent Site Management (ISM), and Communications Network Solutions (CNS). The majority of its revenue is generated from the ISM segment, which includes a suite of remote units that provide machine-to-machine communications that enable operators to remotely monitor, manage, and control physical site infrastructure and support systems. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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