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SandenSAEOF 49 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAEOF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,146 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sanden ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sanden's enterprise value is $534 Mil.
Sanden's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $82 Mil. Therefore, Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SAEOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.65 Med: -2.58 Max: 611.12
Current: 6.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sanden was 611.12. The lowest was -70.65. And the median was -2.58.
SAEOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.7% of 1146
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.42
vs SAEOF: 6.74
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.
As of today (2026-07-21), Sanden's stock price is $3.60.
Sanden's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.108. Therefore, Sanden's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 33.33.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sanden (OTCPK:SAEOF) 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.
Sanden's share price for today is $3.60.
Sanden's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.108.
* 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 Sanden'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Sanden'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.
Sanden EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sanden's current Enterprise Value is $534 Mil.
Sanden's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $82 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.
Sanden (SAEOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanden. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanden ranks #416 out of 1146 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanden's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.42. Sanden's value of 6.50 is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanden ranks #416 out of 1146 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanden has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanden's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sanden ranks #416 out of 1146 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sanden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.42. Sanden's value of 6.50 is 31% below this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.42, based on 1,146 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. Sanden's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 is 31% 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 Sanden. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanden's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanden stock overvalued right now?
Sanden (SAEOF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.43, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50 and 31% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.42. Sanden's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Sanden (SAEOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50 as of Jul. 21, 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 Sanden (SAEOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanden stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.43.
Key valuation signals for SAEOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.50
GF Value™: $3.43 vs. price of $3.60 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#416 of 1146)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAEOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanden Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through two segments. The company's automotive systems segment manufactures and distributes automotive air conditioning systems and air-conditioner compressors. The commercial store systems segment manufactures and distributes automatic vending machines, commercial freezers, and refrigerated showcases. Sanden Holdings' products are provided to customers including multinational automobile makers, beverage manufacturers, and home users. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Asian market.
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