OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.62 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 104% Above Median

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XSWX:OERL OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL
56 GF Score
Price CHF4.91
GF Value CHF2.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA?

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL -1.41% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.62 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Industrial Products companies, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks better than 50.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's enterprise value is CHF2,937 Mil. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF188 Mil. Therefore, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:OERL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.29   Med: 7.66   Max: 15.75
Current: 15.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon was 15.75. The lowest was -27.29. And the median was 7.66.

XSWX:OERL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.87% of 2475 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.12 vs XSWX:OERL: 15.63

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.

As of today (2026-08-08), OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's stock price is CHF4.905. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-0.060. Therefore, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon  (XSWX:OERL) 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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.905/-0.060
=At Loss

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's share price for today is CHF4.905.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-0.060.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA Chart

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.67 6.23 7.20 7.19 12.72

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.20 0.00 7.19 0.00 12.72

XSWX:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


XSWX:OERL
56GF Score
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL
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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2937.111/188
=15.62

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Enterprise Value is CHF2,937 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.62 mean?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.62 as of Aug. 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon. This is 104% above median its historical median of 7.66. According to the industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1216 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.62 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 7.66. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 15.62 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1216 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1216 out of 2475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 15.62 is 3.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 16.12, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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 16.12, based on 2,475 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.62 is 3.1% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.62, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.71, compared to a current price of CHF4.91 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.62, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 3.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.12. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.62 as of Aug. 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF4.91 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.71. GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.62 (104% above median its 10-year median of 7.66)
  • GF Value™: CHF2.71 vs. price of CHF4.91 (81% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1216 of 2475)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Business Description

Address Churerstrasse 120, Canton of Schwyz, Pfaffikon, CHE, 8808
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
56GF Score

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