Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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,...
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 26.23 (historical range: 19.09–28.94, median: 23.38), placing it at the 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 5.07 (range: 4.08–5.51, 87th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 88.75 (range: 18.73–92.43, 96th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 22.4 to 24.8).
Illinois Tool Works 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 | 26.23 | 19.09 | 23.38 | 28.94 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 5.07 | 4.08 | 4.78 | 5.51 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 88.75 | 18.73 | 36.92 | 92.43 | 96th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 3th | expensive relative to its history |