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Kardex Holding AGXSWX:KARN -6.30%89 EV-to-EBIT is 26.91 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 19.28. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KARN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF311.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Kardex Holding AG ranks worse than 65.98% on this metric.
Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) 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.
Kardex Holding AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,007.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kardex Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF62.3 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.
Kardex Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kardex Holding AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kardex 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kardex 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.
Kardex Holding AG EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kardex Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kardex Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kardex Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,676.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kardex Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF62.3 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.
Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.91 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kardex Holding AG and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 19.28. Over the past decade, Kardex Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.12 to 37.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kardex Holding AG ranks #1569 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Kardex Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kardex Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.91 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 19.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.12 to a high of 37.80. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Kardex Holding AG's value of 26.91 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kardex Holding AG ranks #1569 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kardex Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kardex Holding AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kardex Holding AG ranks #1569 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kardex Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94. Kardex Holding AG's value of 26.91 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kardex Holding AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.12 to 37.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.28 vs. the industry median of 18.94, Kardex 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.94, based on 2,378 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. Kardex Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.91 is 42.1% 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 Kardex Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kardex Holding AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.91, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 19.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kardex Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF311.13, compared to a current price of CHF238.00 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.91, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 19.28 and 42.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.94. Kardex Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.91 as of Aug. 01, 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 Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kardex Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF238.00 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF311.13.
GuruFocus considers Kardex Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KARN:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.91 (40% above median its 10-year median of 19.28)
GF Value™: CHF311.13 vs. price of CHF238.00 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1569 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KARN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kardex Holding AG is a partner for intralogistics solutions. The Group offers premium automated products, standardized systems, and life cycle services and provides dynamic storage and retrieval systems, integrated material handling systems, small parts storage systems including multi-shuttle technology, automated high-bay warehouses, and flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions as an AutoStore partner. It is organized into two reporting segments: Automated Products, which generates maximum revenue, and Standardized Systems. Automated Products consists of the Business Unit Kardex Remstar, while Standardized Systems includes the Business Units Kardex Mlog, Kardex AS Solutions, and Rocket Solution. The company operates in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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