ABB (XSWX:ABBN) EV-to-EBIT: 27.21 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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What is ABB EV-to-EBIT?

ABB XSWX:ABBN +0.10% 80 EV-to-EBIT is 27.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 21.49. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ABBN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF51.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, ABB ranks worse than 63.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, ABB's Enterprise Value is CHF146,808 Mil. ABB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5,396 Mil. Therefore, ABB's EV-to-EBIT for today is 27.21.

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

XSWX:ABBN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.42   Med: 21.49   Max: 58.7
Current: 27.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of ABB was 58.70. The lowest was 9.42. And the median was 21.49.

XSWX:ABBN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
63.5% of 2370 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.18 vs XSWX:ABBN: 27.21

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. ABB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF161,873 Mil. ABB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF5,396 Mil. ABB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.33%.


ABB  (XSWX:ABBN) 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) %.

ABB'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 )
=5395.786/161872.91984
=3.33 %

ABB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF161,873 Mil.
ABB'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 CHF5,396 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.


ABB EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


ABB EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABB'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.

ABB EV-to-EBIT Chart

ABB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.25 17.12 16.44 20.77 21.91

ABB 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 18.86 21.48 21.91 22.12 30.00

XSWX:ABBN vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ABB'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.


ABB EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ABB's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABB EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=146808.042/5395.786
=27.21

ABB's current Enterprise Value is CHF146,808 Mil.
ABB'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 CHF5,396 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 27.21 mean?
ABB (XSWX:ABBN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.21 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ABB and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 21.49. Over the past decade, ABB's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.42 to 58.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1505 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is ABB's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ABB's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.21 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.42 to a high of 58.70. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. ABB's value of 27.21 is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABB ranks #1505 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ABB has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABB's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ABB ranks #1505 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ABB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. ABB's value of 27.21 is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ABB's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.42 to 58.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.49 vs. the industry median of 19.18, ABB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.18, based on 2,370 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. ABB's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.21 is 41.9% 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 ABB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABB's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.21, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 21.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB (XSWX:ABBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF51.22, compared to a current price of CHF79.28 — trading 54.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.21, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.49 and 41.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.18. ABB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.21 as of Jul. 21, 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 ABB (XSWX:ABBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF79.28 is trading 54.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF51.22. GuruFocus considers ABB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABBN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 27.21 (27% above median its 10-year median of 21.49)
  • GF Value™: CHF51.22 vs. price of CHF79.28 (54.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 41.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1505 of 2370)

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


ABB Business Description

Address Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, CHE, 8050
ABB supplies electrical equipment and automation products. Founded in the late 19th century, the company was created out of the merger of two old industrial companies: ASEA and BBC. Its products include electrical equipment, industrial robots, and equipment used for industrial automation, sold via approximately 19 business divisions. ABB is the number-one or number-two supplier in two-thirds of its product segments.
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