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Franklin Electric CoFRA:FE4 -2.21%87 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.10 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 15.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:FE4 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Industrial Products companies, Franklin Electric Co ranks worse than 53.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franklin Electric Co's enterprise value is €4,204 Mil.
Franklin Electric Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €246 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FE4'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.92 Med: 15.31 Max: 22.71
Current: 16.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franklin Electric Co was 22.71. The lowest was 11.92. And the median was 15.31.
FRA:FE4's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.65% of 2479
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.44
vs FRA:FE4: 16.98
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 Electric Co (FRA:FE4) 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 Electric Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franklin Electric Co's share price for today is €88.50.
Franklin Electric Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.991.
* 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 Electric Co'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Franklin Electric Co'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 Electric Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Franklin Electric Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,204 Mil.
Franklin Electric Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €246 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 Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.10 as of Aug. 02, 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 Electric Co. This is 12% above median its historical median of 15.31. Over the past decade, Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.92 to 22.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.10 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.92 to a high of 22.71. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.44. Franklin Electric Co's value of 17.10 is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Electric Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CSW and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1330 out of 2479 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franklin Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.44. Franklin Electric Co's value of 17.10 is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Electric Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.92 to 22.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.31 vs. the industry median of 15.44, Franklin Electric Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.44, based on 2,479 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. Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.10 is 10.8% 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 Franklin Electric Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Electric Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.10, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 15.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.91, compared to a current price of €88.50 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.10, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.31 and 10.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.44. Franklin Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.10 as of Aug. 02, 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 Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €88.50 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €90.91.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FE4:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.10 (12% above median its 10-year median of 15.31)
GF Value™: €90.91 vs. price of €88.50 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1330 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment. It has three segments; The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater, The Energy Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in fueling system applications and the Distribution segment sells and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors.
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