First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) EV-to-EBITDA: 48.06 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 253% Above Median

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FRA:SIS First Sensor AG FRA:SIS
60 GF Score
Price €52.50
GF Value €47.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA?

First Sensor AG FRA:SIS 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 48.06 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 253% above its 10-year median of 13.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:SIS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Semiconductors companies, First Sensor AG ranks worse than 81.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, First Sensor AG's enterprise value is €556.97 Mil. First Sensor AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.59 Mil. Therefore, First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 48.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SIS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.45   Med: 13.62   Max: 206.55
Current: 48.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of First Sensor AG was 206.55. The lowest was -93.45. And the median was 13.62.

FRA:SIS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
81.1% of 762 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 26.09 vs FRA:SIS: 48.06

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 (2026-08-19), First Sensor AG's stock price is €52.50. First Sensor AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.082. Therefore, First Sensor AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 48.52.

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


First Sensor AG  (FRA:SIS) 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.

First Sensor AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=52.50/1.082
=48.52

First Sensor AG's share price for today is €52.50.
First Sensor AG'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 €1.082.

* 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?


First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Sensor 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.

First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

First Sensor AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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First Sensor AG Quarterly Data
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FRA:SIS vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, First Sensor 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.


First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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First Sensor AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=556.968/11.588
=48.06

First Sensor AG's current Enterprise Value is €556.97 Mil.
First Sensor AG'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 €11.59 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 48.06 mean?
First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 48.06 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Sensor AG. This is 253% above median its historical median of 13.62. According to the industry distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #618 out of 762 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
First Sensor AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 48.06 is 253% above median its 10-year median of 13.62. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.09. First Sensor AG's value of 48.06 is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #618 out of 762 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Sensor AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Sensor AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Sensor AG ranks #618 out of 762 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places First Sensor AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.09. First Sensor AG's value of 48.06 is 84.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.62 vs. the industry median of 26.09, First Sensor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 26.09, based on 762 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. First Sensor AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 48.06 is 84.2% 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 First Sensor AG. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Sensor AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.06, which is 253% above median its own 10-year median of 13.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Sensor AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.34, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.06, which is 253% above median its 10-year median of 13.62 and 84.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 26.09. First Sensor AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.06 as of Aug. 19, 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 First Sensor AG (FRA:SIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Sensor AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.34. GuruFocus considers First Sensor AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SIS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 48.06 (253% above median its 10-year median of 13.62)
  • GF Value™: €47.34 vs. price of €52.50 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% above the Semiconductors median (#618 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Sensor AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SIS:Germany
Address Peter-Behrens-Strasse 15, Berlin, BB, DEU, 12459
First Sensor AG is a Germany-based company. It operates in the sensor production and microsystems technology industries. The company's business focuses mainly on the development, manufacture, and distribution of customer-specific optical and non-optical semiconductor sensors and sensor systems. It also develops and manufactures customized hybrid circuits and products for microsystem engineering and packaging. Its product portfolio consists of optical sensors, radiation sensors, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors, inertial sensors, cameras, and other products.
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