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CanonFRA:CNN1 -4.98%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.19 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNN1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Hardware companies, Canon ranks better than 77.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Canon's enterprise value is €24,770 Mil.
Canon's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,001 Mil. Therefore, Canon's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canon's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CNN1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 6.79 Max: 10.31
Current: 6.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Canon was 10.31. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 6.79.
FRA:CNN1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.1% of 1895
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.6
vs FRA:CNN1: 6.51
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.
As of today (2026-07-29), Canon's stock price is €23.68.
Canon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.959. Therefore, Canon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.09.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Canon (FRA:CNN1) 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.
Canon's share price for today is €23.68.
Canon'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 €1.959.
* 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 Canon'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.
FRA:CNN1 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Canon'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.
Canon EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Canon's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canon's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Canon's current Enterprise Value is €24,770 Mil.
Canon'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 €4,001 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.
Canon (FRA:CNN1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.19 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Canon. This is near median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Canon's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.24 to 10.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Canon ranks #434 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Canon's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Canon's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.19 is near median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 10.31. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60. Canon's value of 6.19 is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canon ranks #434 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canon has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canon's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Canon ranks #434 out of 1895 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Canon in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60. Canon's value of 6.19 is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Canon's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.24 to 10.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 14.60, Canon 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.60, based on 1,895 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. Canon's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.19 is 57.6% 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-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 Canon. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canon's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon (FRA:CNN1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.06, compared to a current price of €23.68 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 57.6% below the Hardware industry median of 14.60. Canon's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canon (FRA:CNN1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.19 as of Jul. 29, 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 Canon (FRA:CNN1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €23.68 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.06.
GuruFocus considers Canon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CNN1:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.19 (near median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: €26.06 vs. price of €23.68 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Hardware median (#434 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CNN1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canon Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of consumer and electronic products, including copiers, cameras, lenses, and inkjet printers. The company operates five business segments: printing, imaging, medical, industrial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the printing segment. Printing Business Unit includes Office multifunction devices (MFDs), Document solutions, Laser multifunction printers (MFPs), Laser printers, Inkjet printers, Image scanners, Calculators, Digital continuous feed presses, Digital sheet-fed presses, and Large format printers.
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