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Hochtief AGXSWX:HOT 72 EV-to-EBIT is 17.63 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 5.63. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF152.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,426 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 68.02% on this metric.
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.
Hochtief AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20,943 Mil.
Hochtief 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 CHF1,465 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.
Hochtief AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hochtief AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hochtief AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF25,828 Mil.
Hochtief 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 CHF1,465 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.
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.63 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #970 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.63 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 5.63. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01. Hochtief AG's value of 17.63 is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #970 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #970 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01. Hochtief AG's value of 17.63 is 60.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.63 vs. the industry median of 11.01, Hochtief 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 11.01, based on 1,426 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. Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.63 is 60.1% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.63, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 5.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF152.63, compared to a current price of CHF423.00 — trading 177.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.63, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 5.63 and 60.1% above the Construction industry median of 11.01. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.63 as of Jul. 25, 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF423.00 is trading 177.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF152.63.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.63 (213% above median its 10-year median of 5.63)
GF Value™: CHF152.63 vs. price of CHF423.00 (177.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% above the Construction median (#970 of 1426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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