GTES (Gates Industrial) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.23 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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GTES Gates Industrial Corp Ltd GTES
79 GF Score
Price $28.25
GF Value $21.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA?

Gates Industrial GTES -1.19% 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 10.69. GuruFocus rates GTES with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Gates Industrial ranks better than 56.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Gates Industrial's enterprise value is $9,063 Mil. Gates Industrial's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $685 Mil. Therefore, Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.23.

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

GTES' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68   Med: 10.69   Max: 17.25
Current: 13.23

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Gates Industrial was 17.25. The lowest was 7.68. And the median was 10.69.

GTES's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.89% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.09 vs GTES: 13.23

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), Gates Industrial's stock price is $28.25. Gates Industrial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.410. Therefore, Gates Industrial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.04.

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


Gates Industrial  (NYSE:GTES) 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.

Gates Industrial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=28.25/1.410
=20.04

Gates Industrial's share price for today is $28.25.
Gates Industrial'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 $1.410.

* 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?


Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gates Industrial'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.

Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Gates Industrial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Gates Industrial Quarterly Data
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GTES vs NPO, JBTM, MIDD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gates Industrial'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.


Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Gates Industrial EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9063.121/685.3
=13.23

Gates Industrial's current Enterprise Value is $9,063 Mil.
Gates Industrial'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 $685 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 13.23 mean?
Gates Industrial (GTES) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.23 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 Gates Industrial. This is 24% above median its historical median of 10.69. Over the past decade, Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.68 to 17.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1066 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.23 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 17.25. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.09. Gates Industrial's value of 13.23 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1066 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gates Industrial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gates Industrial's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NPO and JBTM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #1066 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Gates Industrial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.09. Gates Industrial's value of 13.23 is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Gates Industrial's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.68 to 17.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.69 vs. the industry median of 16.09, Gates Industrial 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 16.09, based on 2,473 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. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.23 is 17.8% 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 Gates Industrial. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 10.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gates Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial (GTES) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.92, compared to a current price of $28.25 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.69 and 17.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.09. Gates Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Gates Industrial (GTES), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23 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 Gates Industrial (GTES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.25 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.92. GuruFocus considers Gates Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GTES:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.23 (24% above median its 10-year median of 10.69)
  • GF Value™: $21.92 vs. price of $28.25 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1066 of 2473)

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


Gates Industrial Business Description

Other Exchanges 1JL:Germany
Address 1144 Fifteenth Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Gates Industrial Corp PLC is a manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company has two operating segments; Power Transmission and Fluid Power segments. The Power Transmission solutions convey power and control motion. It is used in applications in which belts, chains, cables, geared transmissions, or direct drives transfer power from an engine or motor to another part or system. The Fluid power solutions are used in applications in which hoses and rigid tubing assemblies either transfer power hydraulically or convey fluids, gases, or granular materials from one location to another. The company generates key revenue from the Power Transmission segment. Company operates in USA, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, EMEA, with majority revenue from USA.
79GF Score

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