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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franklin Wireless's enterprise value is $0.54 Mil.
Franklin Wireless's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.53 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Wireless's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Wireless's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FKWL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.18 Med: -2.44 Max: 775.78
Current: -0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franklin Wireless was 775.78. The lowest was -35.18. And the median was -2.44.
FKWL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.9% of 1902
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.215
vs FKWL: -0.36
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.
Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Franklin Wireless's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franklin Wireless's share price for today is $2.50.
Franklin Wireless's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.060.
* 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 Franklin Wireless'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless'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.
Franklin Wireless EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Franklin Wireless's current Enterprise Value is $0.54 Mil.
Franklin Wireless's EBITDA 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 $-1.53 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.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.36 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Franklin Wireless. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #40 out of 1902 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Franklin Wireless' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franklin Wireless' current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #40 out of 1902 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' EV-to-EBITDA compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #40 out of 1902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franklin Wireless in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22. 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 14.22, based on 1,902 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. 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 Franklin Wireless. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.13, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.36. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.36 as of Aug. 22, 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.13.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -0.36
GF Value™: $4.13 vs. price of $2.50 (39.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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