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CTSFRA:XT1 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:XT1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,889 Hardware companies, CTS ranks better than 52.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CTS's enterprise value is €1,625.9 Mil.
CTS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €112.7 Mil. Therefore, CTS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTS's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XT1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -469.4 Med: 11.88 Max: 19.07
Current: 14.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CTS was 19.07. The lowest was -469.40. And the median was 11.88.
FRA:XT1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.14% of 1889
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.16
vs FRA:XT1: 14.29
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 (2026-08-09), CTS's stock price is €57.50.
CTS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.047. Therefore, CTS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 28.09.
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.
CTS's share price for today is €57.50.
CTS'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 €2.047.
* 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 CTS'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:XT1 vs ALNT, OUST, ROG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, CTS'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.
CTS EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CTS's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTS's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CTS's current Enterprise Value is €1,625.9 Mil.
CTS'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 €112.7 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.
CTS (FRA:XT1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CTS. This is 21% above median its historical median of 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #904 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is CTS's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CTS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.42 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.88. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.16. CTS's value of 14.42 is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS ranks #904 out of 1889 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALNT and OUST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #904 out of 1889 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts CTS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.16. CTS's value of 14.42 is 4.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 15.16, CTS 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.16, based on 1,889 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. CTS's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.42 is 4.9% 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 CTS. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTS's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS (FRA:XT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.26, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 4.9% below the Hardware industry median of 15.16. CTS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 CTS (FRA:XT1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 CTS (FRA:XT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.26.
GuruFocus considers CTS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XT1:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.42 (21% above median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: €44.26 vs. price of €57.50 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% below the Hardware median (#904 of 1889)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTS Corp operates in the electronics industry. The company is a manufacturer of Sensors, Electronic components, and Actuators. It designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, electronic components, and actuators mainly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the aerospace and defense, industrial, information technology, medical, telecommunications, and transportation markets. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in China, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, and other countries.
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