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Krones AGXSWX:KRN 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KRN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF129.14. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,470 Industrial Products companies, Krones AG ranks better than 87.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Krones AG's enterprise value is CHF2,990 Mil.
Krones AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF577 Mil. Therefore, Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KRN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.79 Med: 7.4 Max: 18.16
Current: 5.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Krones AG was 18.16. The lowest was 4.79. And the median was 7.40.
XSWX:KRN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 87.45% of 2470
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.32
vs XSWX:KRN: 5.09
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.
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.
Krones AG's share price for today is CHF107.20.
Krones AG'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 CHF8.557.
* 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 Krones 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones 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.
Krones AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Krones AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF2,990 Mil.
Krones AG'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 CHF577 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.
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Krones AG. This is 30% below median its historical median of 7.40. Over the past decade, Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.79 to 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #310 out of 2470 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Krones AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 7.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 18.16. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32. Krones AG's value of 5.18 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #310 out of 2470 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #310 out of 2470 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Krones AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32. Krones AG's value of 5.18 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Krones AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.79 to 18.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 16.32, Krones 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.32, based on 2,470 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. Krones AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 68.3% 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 Krones AG. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krones AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF129.14, compared to a current price of CHF107.20 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 68.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.32. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Aug. 18, 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF107.20 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF129.14.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KRN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.18 (30% below median its 10-year median of 7.40)
GF Value™: CHF129.14 vs. price of CHF107.20 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Industrial Products median (#310 of 2470)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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