Illinois Tool WorksFRA:ILT -0.98%85 PS Ratio is 4.84 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:ILT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €228.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,022 Industrial Products companies, Illinois Tool Works ranks worse than 75.81% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Illinois Tool Works's share price is €232.10.
Illinois Tool Works's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.91. Hence, Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio for today is 4.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ILT'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 4.44 Max: 5.88
Current: 4.85
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest PS Ratio was 5.88. The lowest was 2.85. And the median was 4.44.
FRA:ILT's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 75.81% of 3022
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.095
vs FRA:ILT: 4.85
Illinois Tool Works Inc has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Illinois Tool Works was 4.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 29.20% per year. The lowest was -3.80% per year. And the median was 6.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Illinois Tool Works PS Ratio Related Terms
Illinois Tool Works PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio 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, Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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.
Illinois Tool Works PS Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illinois Tool Works's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Illinois Tool Works's Share Price of today is €232.10. Illinois Tool Works's Revenue per Share 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 €47.91.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) has a PS Ratio of 4.84 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, Illinois Tool Works' PS Ratio has ranged from 2.85 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #2291 out of 3022 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Illinois Tool Works' PS Ratio too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current PS Ratio of 4.84 is near median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 5.88. The Industrial Products industry median PS Ratio is 2.10. Illinois Tool Works' value of 4.84 is 131% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #2291 out of 3022 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' PS Ratio compare to EMR and CMI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #2291 out of 3022 companies for PS Ratio. This places Illinois Tool Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.10. Illinois Tool Works' value of 4.84 is 131% above this benchmark. Historically, Illinois Tool Works' own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.85 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Illinois Tool Works 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 3,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Illinois Tool Works's current PS Ratio of 4.84 is 131% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illinois Tool Works's current PS Ratio is 4.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €228.39, compared to a current price of €232.10 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 4.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 131% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT), the current PS Ratio is 4.84 as of Jul. 01, 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €232.10 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €228.39.
GuruFocus considers Illinois Tool Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ILT:
PS Ratio: 4.84 (near median its 10-year median of 4.44)
GF Value™: €228.39 vs. price of €232.10 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131% above the Industrial Products median (#2291 of 3022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ILT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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