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Hochtief AGXSWX:HOT 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 265% above its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF146.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 65.02% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hochtief AG's enterprise value is CHF25,828 Mil.
Hochtief AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2,085 Mil. Therefore, Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:HOT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.37 Med: 3.39 Max: 15.79
Current: 12.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hochtief AG was 15.79. The lowest was -1.37. And the median was 3.39.
XSWX:HOT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.02% of 1481
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs XSWX:HOT: 12.48
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).
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) 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.
Hochtief AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hochtief AG's share price for today is CHF423.00.
Hochtief AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF9.925.
* 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 Hochtief 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:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hochtief AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF25,828 Mil.
Hochtief AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,085 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.
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.39 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hochtief AG. This is 265% above median its historical median of 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #963 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.39 is 265% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Hochtief AG's value of 12.39 is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #963 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #963 out of 1481 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. Hochtief AG's value of 12.39 is 37.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.39 vs. the industry median of 9.04, Hochtief 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 9.04, based on 1,481 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. Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.39 is 37.1% 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 Hochtief AG. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.39, which is 265% above median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF146.76, compared to a current price of CHF423.00 — trading 188.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.39, which is 265% above median its 10-year median of 3.39 and 37.1% above the Construction industry median of 9.04. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.39 as of Jul. 25, 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF423.00 is trading 188.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF146.76.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.39 (265% above median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: CHF146.76 vs. price of CHF423.00 (188.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% above the Construction median (#963 of 1481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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