SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.02 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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What is SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA?

SolarWorld AG HAM:SWVK EV-to-EBITDA is -0.02 as of Jul. 28, 2026.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SolarWorld AG's enterprise value is €0.4 Mil. SolarWorld AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €-27.2 Mil. Therefore, SolarWorld AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.02.

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

HAM:SWVK's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 24.33
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-07-28), SolarWorld AG's stock price is €0.059. SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was €-6.180. Therefore, SolarWorld AG'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).


SolarWorld AG  (HAM:SWVK) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.059/-6.180
=At Loss

SolarWorld AG's share price for today is €0.059.
SolarWorld AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-6.180.

* 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?


SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarWorld 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.

SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SolarWorld AG Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.65 -5.63 0.64 11.86 -11.67

SolarWorld AG Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
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 11.86 12.46 8.59 17.55 -11.67

HAM:SWVK vs SUNW, RGSE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, SolarWorld 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.


SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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



SolarWorld AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=0.447/-27.152
=-0.02

SolarWorld AG's current Enterprise Value is €0.4 Mil.
SolarWorld AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-27.2 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 -0.02 mean?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.02 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SolarWorld AG.
Is SolarWorld AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SolarWorld AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.02.
How does SolarWorld AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.02 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 24.33. 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 24.33, based on 747 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. 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 SolarWorld AG. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 24.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarWorld AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.02. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.02. 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 SolarWorld AG (HAM:SWVK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.02 as of Jul. 28, 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.

SolarWorld AG Business Description

Address Martin-Luther-King-Street 24, Bonn, DEU, 53175
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.