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AlcoaXSWX:AA -2.08%68 EV-to-EBIT is 13.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.52. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks worse than 54.22% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Alcoa's Enterprise Value is CHF11,308 Mil.
Alcoa's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF823 Mil. Therefore, Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AA'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -220.7 Med: 7.66 Max: 960.36
Current: 13.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Alcoa was 960.36. The lowest was -220.70. And the median was 7.66.
XSWX:AA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 54.22% of 664
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.165
vs XSWX:AA: 13.50
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.
Alcoa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF14,793 Mil.
Alcoa's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF823 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.
Alcoa EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Alcoa EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.
XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.
Alcoa EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Alcoa's current Enterprise Value is CHF11,308 Mil.
Alcoa's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF823 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.
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Alcoa and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #360 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Alcoa's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 7.66. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Alcoa's value of 13.74 is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #360 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's EV-to-EBIT compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #360 out of 664 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Alcoa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Alcoa's value of 13.74 is 12.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 12.17, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.17, based on 664 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. Alcoa's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74 is 12.9% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.74. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.52, compared to a current price of CHF38.78 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 12.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.17. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.74 as of Jul. 16, 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF38.78 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.52.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.74 (79% above median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: CHF24.52 vs. price of CHF38.78 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#360 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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