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Sterling ToolsNSE:STERTOOLS -0.99%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 11.61. GuruFocus rates NSE:STERTOOLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹306.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,490 Industrial Products companies, Sterling Tools ranks better than 73.61% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sterling Tools's enterprise value is ₹8,007 Mil.
Sterling Tools's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹976 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STERTOOLS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77 Med: 11.61 Max: 30.91
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sterling Tools was 30.91. The lowest was 5.77. And the median was 11.61.
NSE:STERTOOLS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.61% of 2490
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.7
vs NSE:STERTOOLS: 8.20
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.
Sterling Tools's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sterling Tools's share price for today is ₹219.95.
Sterling Tools'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 ₹7.180.
* 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 Sterling Tools'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.
NSE:STERTOOLS vs SNA, RBC, SWK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Tools's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sterling Tools's current Enterprise Value is ₹8,007 Mil.
Sterling Tools'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 ₹976 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.
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.20 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sterling Tools. This is 29% below median its historical median of 11.61. Over the past decade, Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.77 to 30.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #657 out of 2490 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sterling Tools' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.20 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 11.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 30.91. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.70. Sterling Tools' value of 8.20 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #657 out of 2490 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Tools has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Tools' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #657 out of 2490 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sterling Tools in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.70. Sterling Tools' value of 8.20 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Tools' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.77 to 30.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.61 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Sterling Tools 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 15.70, based on 2,490 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. Sterling Tools's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.20 is 47.8% 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 Sterling Tools. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Tools's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 11.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹306.38, compared to a current price of ₹219.95 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 11.61 and 47.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.70. Sterling Tools' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20 as of Aug. 29, 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹219.95 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹306.38.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Tools to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STERTOOLS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.20 (29% below median its 10-year median of 11.61)
GF Value™: ₹306.38 vs. price of ₹219.95 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Industrial Products median (#657 of 2490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STERTOOLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Tools Ltd engages in the manufacture and trade of high tensile cold forged fasteners. The firm offers its products in various categories namely Standard Fasteners, Special Fasteners, Chassis Fasteners, and Engine Fasteners. Its products include bolts, nuts, screws, washers of iron and steel, and cold-forged high-tensile fasteners for automobiles, general engineering, consumer durables, railways, and the auto replacement industry. The company has Automotive components as the only operating segment Geographically, the majority of the revenue comes from India.
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