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KST Beteiligungs AGFRA:KSW 41 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 194% above its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSW with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Conglomerates companies, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks worse than 51.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KST Beteiligungs AG's enterprise value is €5.24 Mil.
KST Beteiligungs AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.58 Mil. Therefore, KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -199.68 Med: 3.09 Max: 30.06
Current: 9.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of KST Beteiligungs AG was 30.06. The lowest was -199.68. And the median was 3.09.
FRA:KSW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.5% of 468
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs FRA:KSW: 9.09
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.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
KST Beteiligungs AG's share price for today is €1.03.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KST Beteiligungs AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.100.
* 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 KST Beteiligungs AG'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.
KST Beteiligungs AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
KST Beteiligungs AG's current Enterprise Value is €5.24 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KST Beteiligungs AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.58 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.
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KST Beteiligungs AG. This is 194% above median its historical median of 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #241 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 is 194% above median its 10-year median of 3.09. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 9.09 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #241 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KST Beteiligungs AG ranks #241 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places KST Beteiligungs AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. KST Beteiligungs AG's value of 9.09 is 2.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 8.85, KST Beteiligungs AG 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.85, based on 468 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. KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.09 is 2.7% 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 KST Beteiligungs AG. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KST Beteiligungs AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09, which is 194% above median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.97, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09, which is 194% above median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 2.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.85. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 as of Aug. 13, 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.97.
GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.09 (194% above median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: €0.97 vs. price of €1.03 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Conglomerates median (#241 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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