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Hove ASFRA:LL0 +1.03%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.18 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 6.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:LL0 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Chemicals companies, Hove AS ranks better than 80.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hove AS's enterprise value is €20.79 Mil.
Hove AS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.36 Mil. Therefore, Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LL0'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17 Med: 6.54 Max: 28.63
Current: 6.19
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hove AS was 28.63. The lowest was 4.17. And the median was 6.54.
FRA:LL0's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.53% of 1320
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs FRA:LL0: 6.19
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Hove AS (FRA:LL0) 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.
Hove AS's share price for today is €0.782.
Hove AS'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 €5.253.
* 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 Hove AS'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 Chemicals subindustry, Hove AS'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.
Hove AS EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hove AS's current Enterprise Value is €20.79 Mil.
Hove AS'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 €3.36 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.
Hove AS (FRA:LL0) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.18 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hove AS. This is near median its historical median of 6.54. Over the past decade, Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.17 to 28.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #257 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hove AS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.18 is near median its 10-year median of 6.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 28.63. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Hove AS's value of 6.18 is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #257 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hove AS has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hove AS's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hove AS ranks #257 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hove AS in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Hove AS's value of 6.18 is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hove AS's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.17 to 28.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.54 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Hove AS 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.27, based on 1,320 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. Hove AS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.18 is 53.4% 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 Hove AS. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hove AS's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hove AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS (FRA:LL0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.54 and 53.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.27. Hove AS's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.18 as of Jul. 26, 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 Hove AS (FRA:LL0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hove AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84.
GuruFocus considers Hove AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LL0:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.18 (near median its 10-year median of 6.54)
GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €0.78 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Chemicals median (#257 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hove AS develops, produces, and supplies lubrication solutions for mechanical bearings in the wind turbine industry. The company's solutions are Hove Smart Lube, Hove Carry, Lubrication Solutions, Beinlich Pumps, and others.
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