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Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsZWS -1.34%88 EV-to-EBIT is 27.06 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 28.69. GuruFocus rates ZWS with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks worse than 63.42% on this metric.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,768 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $305 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $8,243 Mil.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions'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 $305 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.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.06 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1503 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' current EV-to-EBIT of 27.06 is near median its 10-year median of 28.69. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 27.06 is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1503 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' EV-to-EBIT compare to CECO and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions ranks #1503 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' value of 27.06 is 41.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.69 vs. the industry median of 19.18, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions 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 19.18, 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. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.06 is 41.1% 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.50, compared to a current price of $47.73 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.69 and 41.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.18. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.06 as of Jul. 20, 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 Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.73 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.50.
GuruFocus considers Zurn Elkay Water Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZWS:
EV-to-EBIT: 27.06 (near median its 10-year median of 28.69)
GF Value™: $40.50 vs. price of $47.73 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1503 of 2370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures, and markets the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. Its product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products, and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces that deliver superior value to building owners, positively impact the environment and human hygiene and reduce product installation time.
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