Life (ASX:LFC) EV-to-EBIT: -7.52 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Life EV-to-EBIT?

Life ASX:LFC EV-to-EBIT is -7.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Life's Enterprise Value is A$6.26 Mil. Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2017 was A$-0.83 Mil. Therefore, Life's EV-to-EBIT for today is -7.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Life's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Life was 39.10. The lowest was -9.30. And the median was -0.40.

ASX:LFC's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Personal Services industry.
Industry Median: 12.83
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Life's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was A$6.35 Mil. Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2017 was A$-0.83 Mil. Life's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was -13.10%.

Life  (ASX:LFC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Life's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2017 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2017 )
=-0.832/6.351
=-13.10 %

Life's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was A$6.35 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2017 was A$-0.83 Mil.

* 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.

Life EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Life EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Life's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Life EV-to-EBIT Chart

Life Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun16 Jun17
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.04 -2.51 -3.78 -2.09 -5.46

Life Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.56 0.00 -2.09 0.00 -5.46

Life EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Life's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.

Life EV-to-EBIT vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Life's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Life's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


Life EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Life's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6.255/-0.832
=-7.52

Life's current Enterprise Value is A$6.26 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2017 was A$-0.83 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -7.52 mean?
Life (ASX:LFC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -7.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Life and its competitors.
Is Life's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Life's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.52.
How does Life's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
Life's EV-to-EBIT of -7.52 can be compared against companies in the Personal Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Personal Services companies is 12.83, based on 71 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Life and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life stock overvalued right now?
Life (ASX:LFC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -7.52. The current EV-to-EBIT is -7.52. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Life (ASX:LFC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -7.52 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Life Business Description

Address 988 Toa Payoh North, No. 07-05, Singapore, SGP, 319002
Life Corp Ltd is a holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing multi-religion funeral services relating to burials or cremations and including other related ancillary services and supplies. The company provides one-stop funeral, bereavement and afterlife care services in Singapore.