Karnell Group AB (FRA:O4X) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.55 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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FRA:O4X Karnell Group AB FRA:O4X
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What is Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA?

Karnell Group AB FRA:O4X -1.06% 16 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.55 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 13.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:O4X with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Conglomerates companies, Karnell Group AB ranks worse than 77.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Karnell Group AB's enterprise value is €533.9 Mil. Karnell Group AB's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.3 Mil. Therefore, Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:O4X' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.53   Med: 13.32   Max: 17.77
Current: 15.8

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Karnell Group AB was 17.77. The lowest was 10.53. And the median was 13.32.

FRA:O4X's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.66% of 461 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.79 vs FRA:O4X: 15.80

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 (2026-09-06), Karnell Group AB's stock price is €8.37. Karnell Group AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.277. Therefore, Karnell Group AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.22.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Karnell Group AB  (FRA:O4X) 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.

Karnell Group AB's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.37/0.277
=30.22

Karnell Group AB's share price for today is €8.37.
Karnell Group AB'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 €0.277.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karnell Group AB'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.

Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Karnell Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 10.55 13.32

Karnell Group AB Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.86 11.60 13.32 11.28 13.71

FRA:O4X vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Karnell Group AB'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.


Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Karnell Group AB EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=533.929/34.334
=15.55

Karnell Group AB's current Enterprise Value is €533.9 Mil.
Karnell Group AB'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 €34.3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.55 mean?
Karnell Group AB (FRA:O4X) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.55 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Karnell Group AB. This is 17% above median its historical median of 13.32. Over the past decade, Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.53 to 17.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnell Group AB ranks #358 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Karnell Group AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.55 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.53 to a high of 17.77. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Karnell Group AB's value of 15.55 is 76.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karnell Group AB ranks #358 out of 461 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karnell Group AB has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnell Group AB's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Karnell Group AB ranks #358 out of 461 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Karnell Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Karnell Group AB's value of 15.55 is 76.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Karnell Group AB's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.53 to 17.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 8.79, Karnell Group AB 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 8.79, based on 461 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. Karnell Group AB's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.55 is 76.9% 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 Karnell Group AB. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnell Group AB's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.55, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnell Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Karnell Group AB (FRA:O4X) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.55. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.55, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 76.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.79. Karnell Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 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 Karnell Group AB (FRA:O4X), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.55 as of Sep. 06, 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.

Karnell Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges KARNEL B:SwedenKARNBs:UK
Address Riddargatan 13D, Stockholm, SWE, 114 51
Karnell Group AB is a company that is an active owner of industrial technology companies. The Company's business concept is to use systematic and proactive acquisition strategies to identify and invest in industrial technology companies where Karnell believes there is development potential and thus an opportunity for value creation with Karnell as a long-term owner. It consists of twelve directly owned group companies, with subsidiaries, divided into two business areas that include Product companies and Niche manufacturers. The business area Product companies consists of companies that wholly or predominantly base their business on proprietary products, which may include various rights such as trademarks, patents, etc.
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