Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 207.2x · EV/EBITDA 11.3x · ROE 1.1%. (2007–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.3B | $4.9B | $4.1B | $5.7B | $6.3B | $9.8B | $8.3B | $8.7B | $7.6B | $8.8B | $6.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.7B | $7.2B | $6.8B | $8.6B | $9.4B | $12.4B | $10.5B | $11.3B | $10.2B | $11.3B | $9.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 207.19 | 158.52 | 32.24 | — | 20.29 | 27.06 | 50.71 | 30.78 | 12.70 | 21.57 | 25.46 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.71 | 1.32 | 1.05 | 1.40 | 1.54 | 2.58 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.17 | 2.66 | 2.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.30 | 1.76 | 1.43 | 1.91 | 2.02 | 3.18 | 3.08 | 3.39 | 2.92 | 3.75 | 3.44 |
| P/FCF | 12.92 | 9.99 | 10.51 | 21.00 | 20.28 | 23.99 | 18.41 | 19.04 | 16.53 | 21.30 | 17.07 |
| P/OCF | 10.19 | 7.88 | 7.49 | 12.51 | 13.67 | 17.74 | 14.90 | 14.08 | 12.27 | 15.78 | 12.81 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.96 | 1.73 | 2.12 | 2.30 | 3.26 | 3.47 | 3.29 | 2.90 | 3.42 | 3.01 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.27 | 9.41 | 9.18 | 10.05 | 10.12 | 14.17 | 16.71 | 13.32 | 11.34 | 13.21 | 11.87 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.89 | 26.60 | 47.19 | 43.22 | 16.25 | 20.93 | 31.21 | 20.52 | 14.93 | 19.58 | 19.34 |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.78 | 17.29 | 31.78 | 30.12 | 30.31 | 23.25 | 24.58 | 22.03 | 27.40 | 24.53 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 27.1% | 27.1% | 25.1% | 26.6% | 29.5% | 29.2% | 26.4% | 29.7% | 31.5% | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 13.6% | 15.8% | 16.2% | 12.4% | 17.1% | 18.6% | 17.7% | 15.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 7.6% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 8.3% | 17.1% | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 10.0% | 12.5% | 6.2% | 10.9% | 24.2% | 19.0% | 14.5% |
| ROA | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% | -0.0% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| ROIC | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 7.6% |
| ROCE | 8.3% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 6.0% | 9.5% | 10.7% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.50 | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.39 | 1.69 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.79 | 3.79 | 4.40 | 4.00 | 4.63 | 4.90 | 6.43 | 3.92 | 3.65 | 3.82 | 4.05 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.84 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.07 | 1.50 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.60 | 3.41 | 3.31 | 2.95 | 3.48 | 3.00 | 2.83 | 2.94 | 3.61 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.79 | 6.78 | 10.78 | 9.85 | 6.31 | 4.84 | 5.54 | 5.50 | 6.09 | 7.47 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.83 | 1.83 | 0.92 | 1.10 | 3.22 | 3.31 | 1.96 | 3.46 | 4.43 | 3.62 | 2.99 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.85 | 2.55 | 2.35 | 3.68 | 1.99 | 3.10 | 3.00 | 2.94 | 2.30 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.99 | 1.69 | 1.81 | 2.98 | 1.69 | 2.30 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1.63 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.62 | 1.04 | 2.04 | 1.25 | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.51 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.37 | 4.37 | 4.79 | 4.19 | 4.45 | 4.59 | 4.95 | 4.75 | 4.88 | 5.13 | 5.81 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 64.77 | 61.24 | 66.71 | 66.49 | 62.57 | 69.35 | 59.46 | 60.61 | 61.41 | 57.33 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 224.9% | 224.9% | 56.2% | — | 16.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | — | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| FCF Yield | 7.7% | 10.0% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $147M | $151M | $152M | $156M | $159M | $158M | $162M | $170M | $172M | $171M |
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Sensata Technologies Holding plc's current P/E ratio is 207.2x. The historical average is 37.2x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc's current EV/EBITDA is 11.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.3x.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc's return on equity (ROE) is 1.1%. The historical average is 6.4%.
Based on historical data, Sensata Technologies Holding plc is trading at a P/E of 207.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc's current dividend yield is 1.10% with a payout ratio of 224.9%.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc has 27.1% gross margin and 13.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Sensata Technologies Holding plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.8x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Persistent revenue contraction and thin margins
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Recovery Masks Earnings Fragility
Gross margin improved to 30.5% in Q2 2026 from 25.7% a year earlier, per reported figures, yet net margin remains thin at 10.3% quarterly and 0.8% TTM, suggesting non-operating items still pressure the bottom line.
The sequential expansion in gross and operating margins to 30.5% and 16.7% respectively in Q2 2026 indicates cost actions are taking hold, but the gap between operating and net margins—13.9 percentage points—points to persistent interest, tax, or impairment drags. Investors should monitor whether this gap narrows as revenue stabilizes, since the TTM net margin of 0.8% implies limited earnings power relative to the operating base.
Return on Capital Remains Subdued
ROIC improved to 2.5% in Q2 2026 from 1.0% a year earlier, according to the ratio data, but remains far below the cost of capital, indicating value creation is still minimal despite sequential gains.
The upward trend in ROIC from 1.0% in Q4 2024 to 2.5% in Q2 2026 is encouraging, yet the absolute level is low for a company with a perceived moat. ROE of 3.5% in Q2 2026, while up from 0.2% in Q4 2024, still trails peers like Belden (18.9%) and CTS (12.5%), suggesting that the asset base—heavily weighted by goodwill—is not yet generating adequate returns. The improvement appears driven by margin recovery rather than asset efficiency, as asset turnover has remained flat at 0.15.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves, But DSO Remains High
Cash conversion cycle shortened to 83 days in Q2 2026 from 103 days in Q4 2024, per the ratio data, driven by lower DIO and DPO, yet DSO of 66 days suggests ongoing collection pressure.
The 20-day reduction in CCC over six quarters indicates better inventory management and supplier terms, but DSO has stayed elevated around 66-69 days, which may reflect customer concentration or payment delays in the automotive sector. The improvement in DPO from 55 to 61 days suggests Sensata is stretching payables, but this may not be sustainable if suppliers push back. Overall, working capital efficiency is recovering, but the high DSO warrants monitoring for potential cash flow strain.
Deleveraging Progress Tempered by Coverage Concerns
Debt-to-equity fell to 0.83 in Q2 2026 from 1.29 in Q2 2024, per the balance sheet data, but interest coverage of 1.64x remains thin, indicating limited cushion for earnings shocks.
The reduction in leverage is a positive, with total debt down to $2.4B from $3.9B, but the interest coverage ratio of 1.64x in Q2 2026 is barely above the danger zone, especially given the volatility seen in Q3 2025 when coverage was 0.21x. The D/EBITDA ratio of 14.79x is elevated, suggesting that EBITDA is still depressed relative to debt. While deleveraging is underway, the company's ability to service debt comfortably depends on sustaining the recent margin recovery.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens Despite Cash Drawdown
Current ratio improved to 2.29 in Q2 2026 from 1.77 in Q2 2024, per the balance sheet data, but cash fell from $1.0B to $403M, indicating a thinner absolute cushion.
The current ratio above 2.0 suggests adequate short-term liquidity, but the decline in cash reserves to $403M reduces the buffer for unexpected downturns. The quick ratio of 1.58 indicates that inventory is not a major liquidity concern, but the reliance on receivables (DSO of 66 days) could be a risk if collections slow. Under a severe stress scenario, the company may need to rely on credit lines, which could be constrained given the already high leverage.
Misapplied EV/EBITDA in Cyclical Downturn
EV/EBITDA of 11.14x appears reasonable, but with EBITDA depressed by the cyclical downturn, this multiple may overstate cheapness; forward EV/EBITDA of 13.36x suggests the market expects recovery, yet revenue remains negative.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for Sensata is EV/EBITDA, because EBITDA is currently cyclically depressed, making the multiple look artificially low. However, the forward EV/EBITDA of 13.36x is higher than the trailing multiple, indicating that the market is pricing in an EBITDA recovery that may not materialize if revenue continues to decline. A more appropriate metric would be EV/EBIT or EV/Revenue, which better captures the impact of high depreciation and amortization from past acquisitions. Investors should adjust for the cyclical trough in EBITDA before concluding the stock is undervalued.