Peoplein (ASX:PPE) EV-to-EBIT: -39.44 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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ASX:PPE Peoplein Ltd ASX:PPE
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What is Peoplein EV-to-EBIT?

Peoplein ASX:PPE +1.42% 55 EV-to-EBIT is -39.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PPE with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Peoplein ranks worse than 117233.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Peoplein's Enterprise Value is A$109.8 Mil. Peoplein's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.8 Mil. Therefore, Peoplein's EV-to-EBIT for today is -39.44.

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

ASX:PPE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.31   Med: 13.57   Max: 20.31
Current: -39.43

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Peoplein was 20.31. The lowest was -51.31. And the median was 13.57.

ASX:PPE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.21 vs ASX:PPE: -39.43

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Peoplein's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$128.1 Mil. Peoplein's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.8 Mil. Peoplein's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.17%.


Peoplein  (ASX:PPE) 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) %.

Peoplein's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.783/128.05282
=-2.17 %

Peoplein's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$128.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Peoplein's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.8 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.


Peoplein EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Peoplein EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peoplein'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.

Peoplein EV-to-EBIT Chart

Peoplein Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.29 15.83 8.84 15.31 -46.11

Peoplein Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 15.31 0.00 -46.11 0.00

ASX:PPE vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Peoplein'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.


Peoplein EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Peoplein's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Peoplein EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=109.773/-2.783
=-39.44

Peoplein's current Enterprise Value is A$109.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Peoplein's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.8 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 -39.44 mean?
Peoplein (ASX:PPE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -39.44 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Peoplein and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoplein ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Peoplein's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Peoplein's current EV-to-EBIT is -39.44. Based on the distribution chart, Peoplein ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Peoplein has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoplein's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Peoplein ranks #999999 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Peoplein in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.21, based on 853 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 Peoplein and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peoplein's current EV-to-EBIT is -39.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoplein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoplein (ASX:PPE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.65, compared to a current price of A$0.72 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -39.44. Peoplein's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 Peoplein (ASX:PPE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -39.44 as of Aug. 04, 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.

Is Peoplein (ASX:PPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoplein stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.72 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.65. GuruFocus considers Peoplein to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PPE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -39.44
  • GF Value™: A$0.65 vs. price of A$0.72 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Peoplein Business Description

Address 540 Wickham Street, Level 6, Fortitude Valley, QLD, AUS, 4006
Peoplein Ltd is a workforce management company. It delivers solutions to the workforce challenges faced by businesses in Australia. It provides recruiting, on-boarding, contracting, rostering, timesheet management, payroll, and workplace health and safety management. It also operates in disability care, childcare, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and hospitality. It also operates under Health and Community Care, Information Technology and General Staffing, and Specialist Services. The Group segments the business into three verticals, Industrial and Specialist Services, Professional Services and Health and Community. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from Industrial and Specialist Services.
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