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AstroNovaALOT +0.03%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 39.37 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 257% above its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates ALOT with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Hardware companies, AstroNova ranks worse than 76.69% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AstroNova's enterprise value is $259.5 Mil.
AstroNova's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.6 Mil. Therefore, AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 39.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ALOT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.81 Med: 11.02 Max: 39.44
Current: 39.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AstroNova was 39.44. The lowest was -30.81. And the median was 11.02.
ALOT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.69% of 1888
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.405
vs ALOT: 39.37
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
AstroNova's share price for today is $28.88.
AstroNova's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.180.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA 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 Computer Hardware subindustry, AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
AstroNova EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
AstroNova's current Enterprise Value is $259.5 Mil.
AstroNova's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.6 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.
AstroNova (ALOT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 39.37 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AstroNova. This is 257% above median its historical median of 11.02. According to the industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1448 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AstroNova's current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.37 is 257% above median its 10-year median of 11.02. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. AstroNova's value of 39.37 is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1448 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AstroNova has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AstroNova's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BGIN and CAN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #1448 out of 1888 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places AstroNova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. AstroNova's value of 39.37 is 155.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 15.41, AstroNova 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.41, based on 1,888 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AstroNova's current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.37 is 155.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AstroNova. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AstroNova's current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.37, which is 257% above median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AstroNova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova (ALOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.25, compared to a current price of $28.88 — trading 118% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.37, which is 257% above median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 155.6% above the Hardware industry median of 15.41. AstroNova's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AstroNova (ALOT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.37 as of Aug. 07, 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 AstroNova (ALOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.88 is trading 118% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.25.
GuruFocus considers AstroNova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALOT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 39.37 (257% above median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: $13.25 vs. price of $28.88 (118% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Hardware median (#1448 of 1888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AstroNova Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software, which incorporate technologies to acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats sold under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel and GetLabels brand names. Its target markets for hardware and software products include aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemicals, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It has two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Aerospace. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PI segment that includes specialty printing systems and related supplies.
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