Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21)
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies and related maintenance supplie...
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.16 (historical range: 20.63–34.07, median: 25.68), placing it at the 88th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.52 (range: 1.78–2.84, 88th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 23.51 (range: 16.38–26.52, 88th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21), Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 24.7 to 27.5).
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.16 | 20.63 | 25.68 | 34.07 | 88th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.52 | 1.78 | 2.20 | 2.84 | 88th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.51 | 16.38 | 20.38 | 26.52 | 88th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 12th | expensive relative to its history |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) Valuation & P/E History
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies industry currently trading at $320.39 with a market capitalization of $11.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AIT based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21. The P/E ratio of 30.16 is above the historical median of 25.68, placing AIT at the 88th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.52 compares to a median of 2.20.
AIT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AIT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AIT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AIT Overvalued or Undervalued?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 88 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AIT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AIT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AIT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.