KION GROUP AG (XSWX:KGX) EV-to-EBIT: 10.79 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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XSWX:KGX KION GROUP AG XSWX:KGX
79 GF Score
Price CHF37.93
GF Value CHF36.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT?

KION GROUP AG XSWX:KGX 79 EV-to-EBIT is 10.79 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 14.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KGX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF36.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, KION GROUP AG ranks better than 58.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KION GROUP AG's Enterprise Value is CHF9,099 Mil. KION GROUP AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF843 Mil. Therefore, KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.79.

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

XSWX:KGX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.08   Med: 14.59   Max: 38.92
Current: 10.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KION GROUP AG was 38.92. The lowest was 6.08. And the median was 14.59.

XSWX:KGX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.52% of 176 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.445 vs XSWX:KGX: 10.86

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. KION GROUP AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9,569 Mil. KION GROUP AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF843 Mil. KION GROUP AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.81%.


KION GROUP AG  (XSWX:KGX) 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) %.

KION GROUP 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 )
=843.368/9568.895
=8.81 %

KION GROUP AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9,569 Mil.
KION 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 CHF843 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.


KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KION 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.

KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

KION GROUP AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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KION GROUP AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 13.14 14.76 17.50 22.82 11.52

XSWX:KGX vs CAT, DE, PCAR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, KION 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.


KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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KION GROUP AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9099.258/843.368
=10.79

KION GROUP AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF9,099 Mil.
KION 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 CHF843 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 10.79 mean?
KION GROUP AG (XSWX:KGX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.79 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KION GROUP AG and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.59. Over the past decade, KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.08 to 38.92. According to the industry distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #73 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KION GROUP AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.79 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 38.92. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45. KION GROUP AG's value of 10.79 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #73 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KION GROUP AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KION GROUP AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, KION GROUP AG ranks #73 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts KION GROUP AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45. KION GROUP AG's value of 10.79 is 19.7% below this benchmark. Historically, KION GROUP AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.08 to 38.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.59 vs. the industry median of 13.45, KION GROUP 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.45, based on 176 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. KION GROUP AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.79 is 19.7% 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 KION GROUP AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KION GROUP AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.79, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KION GROUP AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KION GROUP AG (XSWX:KGX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF36.39, compared to a current price of CHF37.93 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.79, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.59 and 19.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.45. KION GROUP AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 KION GROUP AG (XSWX:KGX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.79 as of Jul. 21, 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 KION GROUP AG (XSWX:KGX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KION GROUP AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF37.93 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF36.39. GuruFocus considers KION GROUP AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KGX:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.79 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.59)
  • GF Value™: CHF36.39 vs. price of CHF37.93 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#73 of 176)

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


KION GROUP AG Business Description

Address Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, DEU, 60549
KION GROUP AG is a provider of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. Its portfolio encompasses industrial trucks, such as forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains, including all related services. The company's segment include: Industrial Trucks & Services, Supply Chain Solutions, and Corporate Services. of which it derives maximum revenue from Industrial Trucks & Services. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (western Europe, eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa), Americas (North America, Central and South America), and APAC (China, and APAC excluding China), of which it derives maximum revenue from EMEA (western Europe, eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
79GF Score

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