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Gooch & HousegoFRA:GPL 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.24 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 16.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:GPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Hardware companies, Gooch & Housego ranks worse than 55.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Gooch & Housego's enterprise value is €448.7 Mil.
Gooch & Housego's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.6 Mil. Therefore, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GPL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.76 Med: 16.58 Max: 27.13
Current: 17.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Gooch & Housego was 27.13. The lowest was 6.76. And the median was 16.58.
FRA:GPL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.49% of 1896
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.04
vs FRA:GPL: 17.96
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.
Gooch & Housego's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gooch & Housego's share price for today is €13.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gooch & Housego's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.165.
* 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 Gooch & Housego'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Gooch & Housego'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.
Gooch & Housego EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Gooch & Housego's current Enterprise Value is €448.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gooch & Housego's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.6 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.
Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.24 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gooch & Housego. This is 10% above median its historical median of 16.58. Over the past decade, Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.76 to 27.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1052 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.24 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 16.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.76 to a high of 27.13. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.04. Gooch & Housego's value of 18.24 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1052 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gooch & Housego has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gooch & Housego's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gooch & Housego ranks #1052 out of 1896 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Gooch & Housego in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.04. Gooch & Housego's value of 18.24 is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gooch & Housego's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.76 to 27.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.58 vs. the industry median of 15.04, Gooch & Housego 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 15.04, based on 1,896 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. Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.24 is 21.3% 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 Gooch & Housego. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gooch & Housego's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.24, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 16.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gooch & Housego stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.64, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 109.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.24, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 16.58 and 21.3% above the Hardware industry median of 15.04. Gooch & Housego's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.24 as of Jul. 28, 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 Gooch & Housego (FRA:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gooch & Housego stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 109.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.64.
GuruFocus considers Gooch & Housego to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GPL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.24 (10% above median its 10-year median of 16.58)
GF Value™: €6.64 vs. price of €13.90 (109.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Hardware median (#1052 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gooch & Housego PLC provides photonics technologies and solutions for industrial, aerospace and defence, life sciences, and scientific research applications. Its products include acousto-optic, electro optic and fibre optic components, precision optics, optical systems, and related photonic technologies used in mission critical applications. The company operates through the Industrial, Aerospace and Defence, and Life Sciences segments, with the Industrial segment generating the majority of revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of components and subsystems, and operations span the United Kingdom, the USA, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
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