Honeywell International Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
20.78
Enterprise Value
$177.16B
EBITDA (TTM)
$8.53B
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
20.78 = $177.16B ÷ $8.53B
What This Means
Honeywell International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 20.8 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Conglomerates. With a market capitalization of about $150.72B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $237.86, within a 52-week range of $186.76 to $248.18 (-4.2% from the high, +27.4% from the low). Beta of 0.81 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 10.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Honeywell International Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Industrials. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 20.78x EV/EBITDA, Honeywell International Inc. (HON) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $177.16B and EBITDA near $8.53B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the HON metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Honeywell International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 20.78 can be compared with peers such as CAT (30.45), GE (31.60), RTX (18.07). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- HON is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.81 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 10.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HON's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Honeywell International Inc.'s ratio is about 20.78 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Industrials.
Is 20.78 high or low vs peers?
Among Industrials peers (e.g. GE (31.60), CAT (30.45), ETN (27.85)), HON's 20.78 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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