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Sono-TekSOTK +1.67%87 EV-to-EBITDA is 24.29 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 29.60. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Hardware companies, Sono-Tek ranks worse than 65.72% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sono-Tek's enterprise value is $69.79 Mil.
Sono-Tek's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $2.87 Mil. Therefore, Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 24.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SOTK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.36 Med: 29.6 Max: 100.92
Current: 24.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sono-Tek was 100.92. The lowest was 11.36. And the median was 29.60.
SOTK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.72% of 1911
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.11
vs SOTK: 24.29
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.
Sono-Tek's share price for today is $5.50.
Sono-Tek'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 $0.130.
* 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 Sono-Tek'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek'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.
Sono-Tek EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sono-Tek's current Enterprise Value is $69.79 Mil.
Sono-Tek'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 $2.87 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.
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 24.29 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sono-Tek. This is 18% below median its historical median of 29.60. Over the past decade, Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.36 to 100.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1256 out of 1911 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.29 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 29.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.36 to a high of 100.92. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.11. Sono-Tek's value of 24.29 is 72.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1256 out of 1911 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ARBE and ODYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #1256 out of 1911 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sono-Tek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.11. Sono-Tek's value of 24.29 is 72.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sono-Tek's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.36 to 100.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.60 vs. the industry median of 14.11, Sono-Tek 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.11, based on 1,911 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. Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.29 is 72.1% 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 Sono-Tek. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.29, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 29.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.29, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 29.60 and 72.1% above the Hardware industry median of 14.11. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.29 as of Aug. 23, 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48.
GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOTK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 24.29 (18% below median its 10-year median of 29.60)
GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $5.50 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% above the Hardware median (#1256 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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