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Adecco Group AGXSWX:ADEN +8.84%56 EV-to-EBIT is 12.57 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 13.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADEN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks worse than 56.34% on this metric.
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) 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.
Adecco Group AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF6,056 Mil.
Adecco Group AG'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 CHF490 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.
Adecco Group AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Adecco Group AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adecco Group AG'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:ADEN vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group AG'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.
Adecco Group AG EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adecco Group AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Adecco Group AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF6,151 Mil.
Adecco Group AG'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 CHF490 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.
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.57 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.17. Over the past decade, Adecco Group AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.38 to 101.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #480 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Adecco Group AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Adecco Group AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.57 is near median its 10-year median of 13.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 101.06. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Adecco Group AG's value of 12.57 is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #480 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #480 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Adecco Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. Adecco Group AG's value of 12.57 is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Adecco Group AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.38 to 101.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.17 vs. the industry median of 11.20, Adecco Group AG 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, based on 852 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. Adecco Group AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.57 is 12.3% 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adecco Group AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.87, compared to a current price of CHF19.34 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.17 and 12.3% above the Business Services industry median of 11.20. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.57 as of Jul. 17, 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF19.34 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.87.
GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADEN:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.57 (near median its 10-year median of 13.17)
GF Value™: CHF25.87 vs. price of CHF19.34 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Business Services median (#480 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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