Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.35 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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XSWX:SUN Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN
80 GF Score
Price CHF141.30
GF Value CHF133.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA?

Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN +1.44% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 10.47. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF133.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 69.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sulzer AG's enterprise value is CHF5,047 Mil. Sulzer AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF540 Mil. Therefore, Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.35.

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

XSWX:SUN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13   Med: 10.47   Max: 17.57
Current: 9.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sulzer AG was 17.57. The lowest was 5.13. And the median was 10.47.

XSWX:SUN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.67% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.42 vs XSWX:SUN: 9.35

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 (2026-07-25), Sulzer AG's stock price is CHF141.30. Sulzer AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF8.570. Therefore, Sulzer AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.49.

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


Sulzer AG  (XSWX:SUN) 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.

Sulzer AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=141.30/8.570
=16.49

Sulzer AG's share price for today is CHF141.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sulzer AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF8.570.

* 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?


Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.

Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sulzer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sulzer AG 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 6.96 0.00 9.01 0.00 9.73

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

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.


Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sulzer AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5046.619/539.7
=9.35

Sulzer AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF5,047 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sulzer AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF540 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 9.35 mean?
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.35 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 Sulzer AG. This is 11% below median its historical median of 10.47. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #750 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sulzer AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.35 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 17.57. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42. Sulzer AG's value of 9.35 is 39.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #750 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #750 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42. Sulzer AG's value of 9.35 is 39.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 17.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.47 vs. the industry median of 15.42, Sulzer 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 15.42, based on 2,473 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. Sulzer AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.35 is 39.4% 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 Sulzer AG. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 10.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF133.83, compared to a current price of CHF141.30 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 10.47 and 39.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.42. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF141.30 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF133.83. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.35 (11% below median its 10-year median of 10.47)
  • GF Value™: CHF133.83 vs. price of CHF141.30 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.4% below the Industrial Products median (#750 of 2473)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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