HLIO (Helios Technologies) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.40 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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HLIO Helios Technologies Inc HLIO
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Price $82.00
GF Value $51.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA?

Helios Technologies HLIO +0.63% 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.40 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 15.32. GuruFocus rates HLIO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks worse than 52.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helios Technologies's enterprise value is $2,965.4 Mil. Helios Technologies's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $170.4 Mil. Therefore, Helios Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.40.

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

HLIO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.82   Med: 15.32   Max: 37.08
Current: 17.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helios Technologies was 37.08. The lowest was 8.82. And the median was 15.32.

HLIO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.55% of 2470 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.32 vs HLIO: 17.40

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), Helios Technologies's stock price is $82.00. Helios Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.140. Therefore, Helios Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 38.32.

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


Helios Technologies  (NYSE:HLIO) 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.

Helios Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=82.00/2.140
=38.32

Helios Technologies's share price for today is $82.00.
Helios Technologies'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 $2.140.

* 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?


Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helios Technologies'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.

Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Helios Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Helios Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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HLIO vs SMR, CXT, GRC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.


Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Helios Technologies EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Helios Technologies's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2965.447/170.4
=17.40

Helios Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $2,965.4 Mil.
Helios Technologies'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 $170.4 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 17.40 mean?
Helios Technologies (HLIO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.40 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 Helios Technologies. This is 14% above median its historical median of 15.32. Over the past decade, Helios Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.82 to 37.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1298 out of 2470 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Helios Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helios Technologies' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.40 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 15.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.82 to a high of 37.08. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32. Helios Technologies' value of 17.40 is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1298 out of 2470 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SMR and CXT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1298 out of 2470 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helios Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32. Helios Technologies' value of 17.40 is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Technologies' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.82 to 37.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.32 vs. the industry median of 16.32, Helios Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.32, based on 2,470 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. Helios Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.40 is 6.6% 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 Helios Technologies. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Technologies's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.40, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 15.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (HLIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.67, compared to a current price of $82.00 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.40, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 15.32 and 6.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 16.32. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.40 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 Helios Technologies (HLIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $82.00 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.67. GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLIO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.40 (14% above median its 10-year median of 15.32)
  • GF Value™: $51.67 vs. price of $82.00 (58.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1298 of 2470)

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


Helios Technologies Business Description

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Address 7456 16th Street East, Sarasota, FL, USA, 34243
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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