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Harmonic Drive SystemsHSYDF -1.73%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 65.30 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 28.27. GuruFocus rates HSYDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Harmonic Drive Systems ranks worse than 87.79% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Harmonic Drive Systems's enterprise value is $4,190.8 Mil.
Harmonic Drive Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $64.2 Mil. Therefore, Harmonic Drive Systems's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 65.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harmonic Drive Systems's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HSYDF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27149.93 Med: 28.27 Max: 701.54
Current: 66.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Harmonic Drive Systems was 701.54. The lowest was -27149.93. And the median was 28.27.
HSYDF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.79% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.87
vs HSYDF: 66.22
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Harmonic Drive Systems (OTCPK:HSYDF) 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.
Harmonic Drive Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Harmonic Drive Systems's share price for today is $43.25.
Harmonic Drive Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.109.
* 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).
* 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Harmonic Drive Systems'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.
Harmonic Drive Systems EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Harmonic Drive Systems's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harmonic Drive Systems's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Harmonic Drive Systems's current Enterprise Value is $4,190.8 Mil.
Harmonic Drive Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $64.2 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.
Harmonic Drive Systems (HSYDF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 65.30 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Harmonic Drive Systems. This is 131% above median its historical median of 28.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Harmonic Drive Systems ranks #2171 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Harmonic Drive Systems' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Harmonic Drive Systems' current EV-to-EBITDA of 65.30 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 28.27. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Harmonic Drive Systems' value of 65.30 is 311.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harmonic Drive Systems ranks #2171 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harmonic Drive Systems has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harmonic Drive Systems' EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Harmonic Drive Systems ranks #2171 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Harmonic Drive Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Harmonic Drive Systems' value of 65.30 is 311.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.27 vs. the industry median of 15.87, Harmonic Drive Systems 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 15.87, 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. Harmonic Drive Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA of 65.30 is 311.5% 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 Harmonic Drive Systems. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harmonic Drive Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA is 65.30, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 28.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harmonic Drive Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmonic Drive Systems (HSYDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.63, compared to a current price of $43.25 — trading 83% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 65.30, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 28.27 and 311.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.87. Harmonic Drive Systems' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Harmonic Drive Systems (HSYDF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 65.30 as of Jul. 17, 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 Harmonic Drive Systems (HSYDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmonic Drive Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.25 is trading 83% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.63.
GuruFocus considers Harmonic Drive Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HSYDF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 65.30 (131% above median its 10-year median of 28.27)
GF Value™: $23.63 vs. price of $43.25 (83% above fair value)
Industry Position: 311.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2171 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSYDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harmonic Drive Systems manufactures and sells high-precision reduction gears (harmonic reducers) under the Harmonic Drive brand as well as other mechatronics products, including rotary actuators, linear actuators, and AC servo motors. The company also provides planetary gear speed reducers under the AccuDrive and Harmonic Planetary brands. Its products are used in industrial robots, semiconductor production equipment, and other high-precision equipment. HDS was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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