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NLI HoldingsNL +0.34%64 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.90 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks worse than 110864.63% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, NLI Holdings's enterprise value is $207.8 Mil.
NLI Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42.4 Mil. Therefore, NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -126.91 Med: 3.46 Max: 56.29
Current: -4.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of NLI Holdings was 56.29. The lowest was -126.91. And the median was 3.46.
NL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705
vs NL: -4.90
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).
NLI Holdings (NYSE:NL) 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.
NLI Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
NLI Holdings's share price for today is $5.93.
NLI Holdings'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 $-0.690.
* 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 NLI Holdings'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI Holdings'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.
NLI Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLI Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
NLI Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $207.8 Mil.
NLI Holdings'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 $-42.4 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.
NLI Holdings (NL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.90 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on NLI Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is NLI Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
NLI Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.90. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CIX and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #999999 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places NLI Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 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. 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 NLI Holdings. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLI Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.43, compared to a current price of $5.93 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.90. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.90 as of Jul. 30, 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.93 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.43.
GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -4.90
GF Value™: $6.43 vs. price of $5.93 (7.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
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