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A.O. SmithMEX:AOS 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.30 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates MEX:AOS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,763.35. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, A.O. Smith ranks better than 63.93% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, A.O. Smith's enterprise value is MXN150,030 Mil.
A.O. Smith's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,568 Mil. Therefore, A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AOS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.75 Med: 14.89 Max: 33.74
Current: 10.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of A.O. Smith was 33.74. The lowest was 9.75. And the median was 14.89.
MEX:AOS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.93% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.66
vs MEX:AOS: 10.78
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).
A.O. Smith (MEX:AOS) 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.
A.O. Smith's share price for today is MXN1347.00.
A.O. Smith'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 MXN69.021.
* 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 A.O. Smith'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.
MEX:AOS vs NPO, MIDD, FLS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, A.O. Smith'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.
A.O. Smith EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
A.O. Smith's current Enterprise Value is MXN150,030 Mil.
A.O. Smith'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 MXN14,568 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.
A.O. Smith (MEX:AOS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.30 as of Jul. 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 A.O. Smith. This is 31% below median its historical median of 14.89. Over the past decade, A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.75 to 33.74. According to the industry distribution chart, A.O. Smith ranks #892 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
A.O. Smith's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.30 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.75 to a high of 33.74. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66. A.O. Smith's value of 10.30 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A.O. Smith ranks #892 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A.O. Smith has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A.O. Smith's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NPO and MIDD?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, A.O. Smith ranks #892 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts A.O. Smith in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66. A.O. Smith's value of 10.30 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, A.O. Smith's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.75 to 33.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 15.66, A.O. Smith 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 15.66, 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. A.O. Smith's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.30 is 34.2% 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 A.O. Smith. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A.O. Smith's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.30, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 14.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A.O. Smith stock overvalued right now?
A.O. Smith (MEX:AOS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.30. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,763.35, compared to a current price of MXN1,347.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.30, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 34.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.66. A.O. Smith's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 A.O. Smith (MEX:AOS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.30 as of Jul. 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 A.O. Smith (MEX:AOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A.O. Smith stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,347.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,763.35.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AOS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.30 (31% below median its 10-year median of 14.89)
GF Value™: MXN1,763.35 vs. price of MXN1,347.00 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Industrial Products median (#892 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales). A.O. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 36% and 52% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered in the mid-1990s.
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