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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lumentum Holdings's enterprise value is CHF62,644 Mil.
Lumentum Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-5,506 Mil. Therefore, Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -11.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LITE1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -320.61 Med: 17.39 Max: 552.62
Current: -11.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lumentum Holdings was 552.62. The lowest was -320.61. And the median was 17.39.
XSWX:LITE1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1890
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14.59
vs XSWX:LITE1: -11.22
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.
Lumentum Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lumentum Holdings's share price for today is CHF720.20.
Lumentum Holdings'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 CHF-65.731.
* 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 Lumentum Holdings'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:LITE1 vs HPE, CIEN, MSI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings'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.
Lumentum Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lumentum Holdings's current Enterprise Value is CHF62,644 Mil.
Lumentum Holdings'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 CHF-5,506 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.
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -11.38 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Lumentum Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.38. Based on the distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1890 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to HPE and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1890 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lumentum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59. 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 14.59, based on 1,890 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. 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 Lumentum Holdings. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumentum Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumentum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -11.38. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF132.25, compared to a current price of CHF720.20 — trading 444.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.38. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.38 as of Aug. 19, 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 Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF720.20 is trading 444.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF132.25.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LITE1:
EV-to-EBITDA: -11.38
GF Value™: CHF132.25 vs. price of CHF720.20 (444.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LITE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
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