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Forbo Holding AGXSWX:FORN +0.99%69 EV-to-EBIT is 14.13 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.09. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF807.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks worse than 60.45% on this metric.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,012 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forbo Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF90 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.
Forbo Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Forbo Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding 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.
Forbo Holding AG EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Forbo Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,266 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forbo Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF90 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.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.09. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.04 to 31.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #859 out of 1421 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 is near median its 10-year median of 13.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.04 to a high of 31.80. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Forbo Holding AG's value of 14.13 is 28% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #859 out of 1421 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #859 out of 1421 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Forbo Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Forbo Holding AG's value of 14.13 is 28% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.04 to 31.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Forbo Holding 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.04, based on 1,421 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. Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 is 28% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF807.87, compared to a current price of CHF921.00 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 28% above the Construction industry median of 11.04. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13 as of Aug. 04, 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF921.00 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF807.87.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.13 (near median its 10-year median of 13.09)
GF Value™: CHF807.87 vs. price of CHF921.00 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% above the Construction median (#859 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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