Leclanche (XSWX:LECN) EV-to-EBIT: -2.39 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Leclanche EV-to-EBIT?

Leclanche XSWX:LECN EV-to-EBIT is -2.39 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Industrial Products companies, Leclanche ranks worse than 42016.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Leclanche's Enterprise Value is CHF173.93 Mil. Leclanche's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF-72.77 Mil. Therefore, Leclanche's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.39.

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

XSWX:LECN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.76   Med: -3.39   Max: -1.33
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Leclanche was -1.33. The lowest was -6.76. And the median was -3.39.

XSWX:LECN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 2380 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.55 vs XSWX:LECN: -2.39

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Leclanche's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF261.35 Mil. Leclanche's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF-72.77 Mil. Leclanche's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -27.84%.


Leclanche  (XSWX:LECN) 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) %.

Leclanche's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-72.765/261.345791
=-27.84 %

Leclanche's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF261.35 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Leclanche's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF-72.77 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.


Leclanche EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Leclanche EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leclanche'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.

Leclanche EV-to-EBIT Chart

Leclanche Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.58 -3.93 -5.12 -6.01 -3.63

Leclanche Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.00 -6.01 0.00 -3.63 0.00

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

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Leclanche'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.


Leclanche EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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



Leclanche EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Leclanche's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=173.931/-72.765
=-2.39

Leclanche's current Enterprise Value is CHF173.93 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Leclanche's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF-72.77 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 -2.39 mean?
Leclanche (XSWX:LECN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.39 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Leclanche and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leclanche ranks #999999 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Leclanche's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Leclanche's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Leclanche ranks #999999 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Leclanche's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Leclanche ranks #999999 out of 2380 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Leclanche in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. 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 19.55, based on 2,380 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. 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 Leclanche and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leclanche's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leclanche stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leclanche (XSWX:LECN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF0.21, compared to a current price of CHF0.08 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.39. 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 Leclanche (XSWX:LECN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.39 as of Aug. 06, 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.

Leclanche Business Description

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Address Avenue des Sports 42, Yverdon-les-Bains, CHE, CH-1401
Leclanche SA is a Switzerland-based company. It operates through three segments. Stationery Business, which is the key revenue driver, sells customized systems to both electricity generation markets and transmission and distribution markets. E-Mobility Business Unisells customized systems in mass marine, road, and rail transportation. Specialty Battery Business develops and delivers both turn-key customized solutions and off-the-shelf solutions incorporating battery storage and/or charging solutions utilizing both in-house and third-party technologies for civil, military, medical, and industrial machinery markets. Geographically, it exports its products to the Netherlands, Canada, the USA, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Canada, France, Germany, and others.