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Q.E.P. CoQEPC 57 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.60 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates QEPC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,462 Industrial Products companies, Q.E.P. Co ranks better than 75.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Q.E.P. Co's enterprise value is $147.8 Mil.
Q.E.P. Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $19.4 Mil. Therefore, Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QEPC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -182.62 Med: 6.22 Max: 58
Current: 7.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Q.E.P. Co was 58.00. The lowest was -182.62. And the median was 6.22.
QEPC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.18% of 2462
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.25
vs QEPC: 7.60
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.
Q.E.P. Co's share price for today is $53.00.
Q.E.P. Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.870.
* 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 Q.E.P. Co'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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, Q.E.P. Co'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.
Q.E.P. Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Q.E.P. Co's current Enterprise Value is $147.8 Mil.
Q.E.P. Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $19.4 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.
Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.60 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Q.E.P. Co. This is 22% above median its historical median of 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #611 out of 2462 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.60 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.25. Q.E.P. Co's value of 7.60 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #611 out of 2462 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Q.E.P. Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EML and CVR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #611 out of 2462 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Q.E.P. Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.25. Q.E.P. Co's value of 7.60 is 50.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 15.25, Q.E.P. Co 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 15.25, based on 2,462 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. Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.60 is 50.2% 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 Q.E.P. Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.60, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q.E.P. Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.42, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.60, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 50.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.25. Q.E.P. Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.60 as of Sep. 09, 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.00 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.42.
GuruFocus considers Q.E.P. Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for QEPC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.60 (22% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: $36.42 vs. price of $53.00 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% below the Industrial Products median (#611 of 2462)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QEPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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