Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) EV-to-EBIT: 12.98 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 53% Above Median

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XSWX:GAV Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV
74 GF Score
Price CHF154.00
GF Value CHF203.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT?

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV -0.65% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 12.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 8.49. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GAV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF203.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks better than 67.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Enterprise Value is CHF46.2 Mil. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.6 Mil. Therefore, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.98.

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

XSWX:GAV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58   Med: 8.49   Max: 15.79
Current: 12.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG was 15.79. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 8.49.

XSWX:GAV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
67.13% of 2370 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.22 vs XSWX:GAV: 12.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF45.5 Mil. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.6 Mil. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.81%.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG  (XSWX:GAV) 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) %.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3.557/45.517
=7.81 %

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF45.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.6 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.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carlo Gavazzi 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.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 6.52 0.00 11.62 0.00 12.80

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

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Carlo Gavazzi 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.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=46.183/3.557
=12.98

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF46.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.6 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 12.98 mean?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 8.49. Over the past decade, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.58 to 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #779 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.98 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 8.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 15.79. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.22. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 12.98 is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #779 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #779 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.22. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 12.98 is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.58 to 15.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.49 vs. the industry median of 19.22, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.22, 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. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.98 is 32.5% 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.98, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF203.36, compared to a current price of CHF154.00 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.98, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 8.49 and 32.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.22. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.98 as of Jul. 19, 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF154.00 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF203.36. GuruFocus considers Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GAV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.98 (53% above median its 10-year median of 8.49)
  • GF Value™: CHF203.36 vs. price of CHF154.00 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.5% below the Industrial Products median (#779 of 2370)

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


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges GAVz:UK0QL5:UKD9N0:Germany
Address Sumpfstrasse 3, Steinhausen, CHE, CH-6312
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic control components for industrial and building automation markets. The product portfolio of the company comprises sensors, monitoring relays, timers, energy management systems, solid-state relays, safety devices, Fieldbus systems, and others. Its products are marketed through a network of sales companies and independent national distributors. It has operational footprints across Switzerland, Italy, other Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States of America, other North America, and Asia.
74GF Score

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