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XaarFRA:XAR -2.24%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 39.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 264% above its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:XAR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Hardware companies, Xaar ranks worse than 75.21% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Xaar's enterprise value is €112.77 Mil.
Xaar's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.88 Mil. Therefore, Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 39.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XAR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.1 Med: 10.76 Max: 129.32
Current: 38.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Xaar was 129.32. The lowest was -47.10. And the median was 10.76.
FRA:XAR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.21% of 1888
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.535
vs FRA:XAR: 38.51
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 (2026-08-18), Xaar's stock price is €1.31.
Xaar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.032. Therefore, Xaar's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Xaar's share price for today is €1.31.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Xaar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.032.
* 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 Xaar'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.
FRA:XAR vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Xaar'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.
Xaar EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Xaar's current Enterprise Value is €112.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Xaar's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.88 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.
Xaar (FRA:XAR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 39.22 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Xaar. This is 264% above median its historical median of 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Xaar ranks #1420 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Xaar's current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.22 is 264% above median its 10-year median of 10.76. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54. Xaar's value of 39.22 is 152.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xaar ranks #1420 out of 1888 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xaar has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xaar's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Xaar ranks #1420 out of 1888 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Xaar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54. Xaar's value of 39.22 is 152.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 15.54, Xaar 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.54, based on 1,888 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. Xaar's current EV-to-EBITDA of 39.22 is 152.5% 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 Xaar. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xaar's current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.22, which is 264% above median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xaar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xaar (FRA:XAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.45, compared to a current price of €1.31 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.22, which is 264% above median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 152.5% above the Hardware industry median of 15.54. Xaar's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Xaar (FRA:XAR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 39.22 as of Aug. 18, 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 Xaar (FRA:XAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xaar stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.31 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.45.
GuruFocus considers Xaar to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XAR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 39.22 (264% above median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: €1.45 vs. price of €1.31 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.5% above the Hardware median (#1420 of 1888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xaar PLC is a digital inkjet technology company. It designs and manufactures printheads, product print systems, and Ink supply systems, which it sells globally to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and User Developer Integrators (UDIs). The Group's technology is used in a range of manufacturing applications, including graphics, labels, direct-to-shape packaging decoration, ceramic tiles, laminates, and outer case coding, as well as printing with specialist functional fluids for manufacturing techniques. Its operations are reported under the following segments: Printhead, which generates the maximum revenue, EPS, and Megnajet. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA, China, and the Rest of Asia Pacific.
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