Forbo Holding AGXSWX:FORN +0.82%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.83 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.53. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF880.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,479 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 65.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Forbo Holding AG's enterprise value is CHF954 Mil.
Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF140 Mil. Therefore, Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FORN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13 Med: 9.53 Max: 21.68
Current: 6.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Forbo Holding AG was 21.68. The lowest was 5.13. And the median was 9.53.
XSWX:FORN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.18% of 1479
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 9.21
vs XSWX:FORN: 6.83
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Forbo Holding AG's share price for today is CHF736.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.750.
* 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 Forbo 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:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo 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.
Forbo Holding AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Forbo Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF954 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF140 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.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.83 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.53. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 21.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #515 out of 1479 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.83 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 21.68. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.21. Forbo Holding AG's value of 6.83 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #515 out of 1479 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #515 out of 1479 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.21. Forbo Holding AG's value of 6.83 is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 21.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.53 vs. the industry median of 9.21, Forbo Holding AG 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 a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 9.21, based on 1,479 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. Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.83 is 25.8% 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 Forbo Holding AG. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.83, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF880.37, compared to a current price of CHF736.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.83, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.53 and 25.8% below the Construction industry median of 9.21. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.83 as of Jul. 08, 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF736.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF880.37.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.83 (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.53)
GF Value™: CHF880.37 vs. price of CHF736.00 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Construction median (#515 of 1479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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