MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0RK5 MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5
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Price €3.45
GF Value €5.28
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What is MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA?

MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5 12 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.64. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RK5 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Industrial Products companies, MAX Automation SE ranks better than 72.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MAX Automation SE's enterprise value is €174.5 Mil. MAX Automation SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €21.0 Mil. Therefore, MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.31.

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

LTS:0RK5' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.08   Med: 8.64   Max: 251.95
Current: 8.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MAX Automation SE was 251.95. The lowest was -31.08. And the median was 8.64.

LTS:0RK5's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.12% of 2464 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.19 vs LTS:0RK5: 8.30

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 (2026-09-04), MAX Automation SE's stock price is €3.45. MAX Automation SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.070. Therefore, MAX Automation SE'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).


MAX Automation SE  (LTS:0RK5) 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.

MAX Automation SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.45/-0.070
=At Loss

MAX Automation SE's share price for today is €3.45.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MAX Automation SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.070.

* 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?


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Automation SE'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.

MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA Chart

MAX Automation SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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MAX Automation SE Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 11.95 10.00 14.57 10.34 10.92

LTS:0RK5 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, MAX Automation SE'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.


MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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MAX Automation SE EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=174.494/21.007
=8.31

MAX Automation SE's current Enterprise Value is €174.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MAX Automation SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €21.0 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 8.31 mean?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MAX Automation SE. This is near median its historical median of 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #687 out of 2464 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is near median its 10-year median of 8.64. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19. MAX Automation SE's value of 8.31 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #687 out of 2464 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #687 out of 2464 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts MAX Automation SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19. MAX Automation SE's value of 8.31 is 45.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 15.19, MAX Automation SE 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 15.19, based on 2,464 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. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 45.3% 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 MAX Automation SE. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.28, compared to a current price of €3.45 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 45.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.19. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Sep. 04, 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.45 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.28. GuruFocus considers MAX Automation SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RK5:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31 (near median its 10-year median of 8.64)
  • GF Value™: €5.28 vs. price of €3.45 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Industrial Products median (#687 of 2464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RK5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Automation SE Business Description

Other Exchanges MXHN:GermanyMXHN:Austria
Address Steinhoft 11, Hamburg, HB, DEU, 20459
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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