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Rockwell AutomationROK +2.53%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 33.85 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 19.47. GuruFocus rates ROK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $314.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Industrial Products companies, Rockwell Automation ranks worse than 75.59% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rockwell Automation's enterprise value is $56,096 Mil.
Rockwell Automation's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,657 Mil. Therefore, Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 33.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.55 Med: 19.47 Max: 38.77
Current: 33.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rockwell Automation was 38.77. The lowest was 11.55. And the median was 19.47.
ROK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.59% of 2479
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.1
vs ROK: 33.85
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.
Rockwell Automation's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rockwell Automation's share price for today is $471.01.
Rockwell Automation'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 $9.617.
* 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 Rockwell Automation'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rockwell Automation'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.
Rockwell Automation EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rockwell Automation's current Enterprise Value is $56,096 Mil.
Rockwell Automation'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 $1,657 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.
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 33.85 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rockwell Automation. This is 74% above median its historical median of 19.47. Over the past decade, Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.55 to 38.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #1874 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rockwell Automation's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.85 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 19.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.55 to a high of 38.77. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10. Rockwell Automation's value of 33.85 is 124.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #1874 out of 2479 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rockwell Automation has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockwell Automation's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AME and IR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #1874 out of 2479 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Rockwell Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10. Rockwell Automation's value of 33.85 is 124.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rockwell Automation's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.55 to 38.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.47 vs. the industry median of 15.10, Rockwell Automation has consistently been above 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 15.10, based on 2,479 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. Rockwell Automation's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.85 is 124.2% above 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 Rockwell Automation. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rockwell Automation's current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.85, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 19.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockwell Automation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwell Automation (ROK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $314.28, compared to a current price of $471.01 — trading 49.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.85, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 19.47 and 124.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.10. Rockwell Automation's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Rockwell Automation (ROK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.85 as of Jul. 31, 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 Rockwell Automation (ROK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwell Automation stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $471.01 is trading 49.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $314.28.
GuruFocus considers Rockwell Automation to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 33.85 (74% above median its 10-year median of 19.47)
GF Value™: $314.28 vs. price of $471.01 (49.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1874 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
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