The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) EV-to-EBITDA: 14.39 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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FRA:TKH The Timken Co FRA:TKH
81 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €71.78
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA?

The Timken Co FRA:TKH +0.98% 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.39 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:TKH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.78. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks better than 51.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Timken Co's enterprise value is €8,946 Mil. The Timken Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €622 Mil. Therefore, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.39.

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

FRA:TKH' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.8   Med: 9.36   Max: 16.43
Current: 14.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Timken Co was 16.43. The lowest was 4.80. And the median was 9.36.

FRA:TKH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.99% of 2464 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.19 vs FRA:TKH: 14.43

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 (2026-09-04), The Timken Co's stock price is €103.00. The Timken Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.170. Therefore, The Timken Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.49.

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


The Timken Co  (FRA:TKH) 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.

The Timken Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=103.00/3.170
=32.49

The Timken Co's share price for today is €103.00.
The Timken Co'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 €3.170.

* 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?


The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Timken Co'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.

The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

The Timken Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.41 8.78 9.28 8.27 10.18

The Timken Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.17 9.32 10.18 11.51 16.68

FRA:TKH vs TTC, KMT, SWK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken Co'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.


The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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The Timken Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8946.350/621.555
=14.39

The Timken Co's current Enterprise Value is €8,946 Mil.
The Timken Co'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 €622 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 14.39 mean?
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.39 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Timken Co. This is 54% above median its historical median of 9.36. Over the past decade, The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.80 to 16.43. According to the industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1183 out of 2464 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.39 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 9.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.80 to a high of 16.43. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19. The Timken Co's value of 14.39 is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1183 out of 2464 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TTC and KMT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #1183 out of 2464 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts The Timken Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19. The Timken Co's value of 14.39 is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The Timken Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.80 to 16.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 15.19, The Timken Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.19, based on 2,464 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. The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.39 is 5.3% 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 The Timken Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Timken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.39, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.78, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.39, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 5.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.19. The Timken Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.39 as of Sep. 04, 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 The Timken Co (FRA:TKH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TKH:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 14.39 (54% above median its 10-year median of 9.36)
  • GF Value™: €71.78 vs. price of €103.00 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1183 of 2464)

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


The Timken Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TKR:USATKR:Mexico
Address 4500 Mount Pleasant Street NW, North Canton, OH, USA, 44720-5450
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
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