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HNISTU:HO9 +0.47%84 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.57 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 10.58. GuruFocus rates STU:HO9 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, HNI ranks worse than 71.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, HNI's enterprise value is €4,423 Mil.
HNI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €252 Mil. Therefore, HNI's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for HNI's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HO9'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.01 Med: 10.58 Max: 20.04
Current: 17.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of HNI was 20.04. The lowest was 5.01. And the median was 10.58.
STU:HO9's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.92% of 349
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.01
vs STU:HO9: 17.47
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 (2026-08-14), HNI's stock price is €42.80.
HNI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.079. Therefore, HNI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 541.77.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
HNI's share price for today is €42.80.
HNI'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 €0.079.
* 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 HNI'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.
STU:HO9 vs WHR, TILE, LZB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, HNI'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.
HNI EV-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HNI's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HNI's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
HNI's current Enterprise Value is €4,423 Mil.
HNI'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 €252 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.
HNI (STU:HO9) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.57 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on HNI. This is 66% above median its historical median of 10.58. Over the past decade, HNI's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 20.04. According to the industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #251 out of 349 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is HNI's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
HNI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.57 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 10.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 20.04. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. HNI's value of 17.57 is 95% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HNI ranks #251 out of 349 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HNI has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HNI's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WHR and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #251 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places HNI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. HNI's value of 17.57 is 95% above this benchmark. Historically, HNI's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 20.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.58 vs. the industry median of 9.01, HNI 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.01, based on 349 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. HNI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.57 is 95% 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 HNI. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HNI's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.57, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 10.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HNI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI (STU:HO9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.05, compared to a current price of €42.80 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.57, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 10.58 and 95% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 9.01. HNI's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 HNI (STU:HO9), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.57 as of Aug. 14, 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 HNI (STU:HO9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €42.80 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €52.05.
GuruFocus considers HNI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HO9:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.57 (66% above median its 10-year median of 10.58)
GF Value™: €52.05 vs. price of €42.80 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#251 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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