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GracoFRA:GA8 +0.56%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.25 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 19.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks worse than 52.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Graco's enterprise value is €11,322 Mil.
Graco's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €656 Mil. Therefore, Graco's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graco's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GA8'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64 Med: 19.55 Max: 37.07
Current: 17.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Graco was 37.07. The lowest was 12.64. And the median was 19.55.
FRA:GA8's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.14% of 2476
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.165
vs FRA:GA8: 17.14
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 (2026-08-12), Graco's stock price is €72.40.
Graco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.734. Therefore, Graco's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.48.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Graco's share price for today is €72.40.
Graco'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 €2.734.
* 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 Graco'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, Graco'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.
Graco EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graco's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Graco's current Enterprise Value is €11,322 Mil.
Graco'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 €656 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.
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.25 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Graco. This is 12% below median its historical median of 19.55. Over the past decade, Graco's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.64 to 37.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1291 out of 2476 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Graco's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Graco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.25 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 19.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 37.07. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.17. Graco's value of 17.25 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #1291 out of 2476 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CR and GNRC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #1291 out of 2476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Graco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.17. Graco's value of 17.25 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.64 to 37.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.55 vs. the industry median of 16.17, Graco 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 16.17, based on 2,476 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. Graco's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.25 is 6.7% 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 Graco. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.25, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 19.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.32, compared to a current price of €72.40 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.25, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 19.55 and 6.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 16.17. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.25 as of Aug. 12, 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €72.40 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €78.32.
GuruFocus considers Graco to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.25 (12% below median its 10-year median of 19.55)
GF Value™: €78.32 vs. price of €72.40 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1291 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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