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Comet Holding AGXSWX:COTN -3.15%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 57.82 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 22.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:COTN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF263.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,892 Hardware companies, Comet Holding AG ranks worse than 85.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Comet Holding AG's enterprise value is CHF2,530.4 Mil.
Comet Holding AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF43.8 Mil. Therefore, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 57.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:COTN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.73 Med: 22.1 Max: 75.65
Current: 57.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Comet Holding AG was 75.65. The lowest was 9.73. And the median was 22.10.
XSWX:COTN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.25% of 1892
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.7
vs XSWX:COTN: 57.81
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.
Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) 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.
Comet Holding AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Comet Holding AG's share price for today is CHF326.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Comet Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1.570.
* 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 Comet Holding AG'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.
XSWX:COTN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Comet Holding AG'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.
Comet Holding AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Comet Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF2,530.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Comet Holding AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF43.8 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.
Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 57.82 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Comet Holding AG. This is 162% above median its historical median of 22.10. Over the past decade, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.73 to 75.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #1613 out of 1892 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 57.82 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 22.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.73 to a high of 75.65. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.70. Comet Holding AG's value of 57.82 is 293.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #1613 out of 1892 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comet Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comet Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #1613 out of 1892 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Comet Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.70. Comet Holding AG's value of 57.82 is 293.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Comet Holding AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.73 to 75.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.10 vs. the industry median of 14.70, Comet Holding AG 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 14.70, based on 1,892 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. Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 57.82 is 293.3% 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 Comet Holding AG. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 57.82, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 22.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comet Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF263.24, compared to a current price of CHF326.40 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 57.82, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 22.10 and 293.3% above the Hardware industry median of 14.70. Comet Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 57.82 as of Aug. 02, 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 Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF326.40 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF263.24.
GuruFocus considers Comet Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:COTN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 57.82 (162% above median its 10-year median of 22.10)
GF Value™: CHF263.24 vs. price of CHF326.40 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 293.3% above the Hardware median (#1613 of 1892)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:COTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comet Holding AG is a vendor of X-ray, radio frequency (RF) power, and e-beam technology. It markets its systems and services under the Comet, Yxlon, and ebeam brands. Yxlon x-ray systems for non-destructive testing are supplied to end customers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy sectors. Under the Comet brand, the group builds components and modules such as x-ray sources, vacuum capacitors, RF generators, and impedance matching networks, marketed to manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and solar industries, as well as the security sector. The Group has three operating divisions: Plasma Control Technologies (PCT), X-Ray Systems (IXS), and Industrial X-Ray Modules (IXM).
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