Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD (XBUL:HES) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.69 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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XBUL:HES Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD XBUL:HES
63 GF Score
Price €2.72
GF Value €5.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA?

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD XBUL:HES +0.74% 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 18.82. GuruFocus rates XBUL:HES with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,465 Industrial Products companies, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD ranks better than 70.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's enterprise value is €49.93 Mil. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.75 Mil. Therefore, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:HES' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.8   Med: 18.82   Max: 30.61
Current: 8.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD was 30.61. The lowest was 7.80. And the median was 18.82.

XBUL:HES's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70.3% of 2465 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.06 vs XBUL:HES: 8.68

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 (2026-09-15), Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's stock price is €2.72. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.167. Therefore, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.29.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD  (XBUL:HES) 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.

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.72/0.167
=16.29

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's share price for today is €2.72.
Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD'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 €0.167.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD'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.

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XBUL:HES vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD'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.


Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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63GF Score
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Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=49.928/5.747
=8.69

Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's current Enterprise Value is €49.93 Mil.
Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD'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 €5.75 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 mean?
Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD (XBUL:HES) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD. This is 54% below median its historical median of 18.82. Over the past decade, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.80 to 30.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD ranks #732 out of 2465 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 18.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.80 to a high of 30.61. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.06. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's value of 8.69 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD ranks #732 out of 2465 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD ranks #732 out of 2465 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.06. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's value of 8.69 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.80 to 30.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.82 vs. the industry median of 15.06, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD 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 15.06, based on 2,465 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. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 is 42.3% 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 Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 18.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD (XBUL:HES) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 50.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 18.82 and 42.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.06. Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD (XBUL:HES), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 as of Sep. 15, 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 Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD (XBUL:HES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 50.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53. GuruFocus considers Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:HES:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.69 (54% below median its 10-year median of 18.82)
  • GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €2.72 (50.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% below the Industrial Products median (#732 of 2465)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:HES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD Business Description

Address 1 Pirin Street, Yambol, BGR, 8600
Hydraulic Elements and Systems AD is a manufacturer of hydraulic machines & equipment. The Company designs, manufactures and services hydraulic cylinders, single-acting and double-acting piston cylinders.
63GF Score

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