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KnowlesKN -2.93%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 23.13 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 14.96. GuruFocus rates KN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,890 Hardware companies, Knowles ranks worse than 63.6% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Knowles's enterprise value is $3,090.4 Mil.
Knowles's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $133.6 Mil. Therefore, Knowles's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 23.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knowles's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.61 Med: 14.96 Max: 30.52
Current: 23.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Knowles was 30.52. The lowest was -32.61. And the median was 14.96.
KN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.6% of 1890
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.59
vs KN: 23.13
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.
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.
Knowles's share price for today is $35.005.
Knowles'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 $0.780.
* 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 Knowles'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Knowles'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.
Knowles EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Knowles's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowles's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Knowles's current Enterprise Value is $3,090.4 Mil.
Knowles'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 $133.6 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.
Knowles (KN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 23.13 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Knowles. This is 55% above median its historical median of 14.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1202 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Knowles' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Knowles' current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.13 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 14.96. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59. Knowles' value of 23.13 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1202 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowles' EV-to-EBITDA compare to BHE and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1202 out of 1890 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Knowles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59. Knowles' value of 23.13 is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.96 vs. the industry median of 14.59, Knowles 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.59, based on 1,890 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. Knowles's current EV-to-EBITDA of 23.13 is 58.5% 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 Knowles. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowles's current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.13, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 14.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (KN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.29, compared to a current price of $35.01 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.13, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 14.96 and 58.5% above the Hardware industry median of 14.59. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Knowles (KN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 23.13 as of Aug. 19, 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 Knowles (KN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.01 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.29.
GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 23.13 (55% above median its 10-year median of 14.96)
GF Value™: $24.29 vs. price of $35.01 (44.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Hardware median (#1202 of 1890)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.
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