CGROF (Character Group (The)) EV-to-EBIT: -15.74 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
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Price $3.26
GF Value $2.65
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What is Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 71 EV-to-EBIT is -15.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.65. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 637 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks worse than 156985.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Character Group (The)'s Enterprise Value is $53.4 Mil. Character Group (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil. Therefore, Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is -15.74.

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

CGROF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.26   Med: 6.98   Max: 30.98
Current: -15.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Character Group (The) was 30.98. The lowest was -25.26. And the median was 6.98.

CGROF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 637 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 14.4 vs CGROF: -15.02

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Character Group (The)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $39.5 Mil. Character Group (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil. Character Group (The)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -8.58%.


Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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) %.

Character Group (The)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-3.39/39.52576
=-8.58 %

Character Group (The)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $39.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Character Group (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-3.4 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.


Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.

Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT Chart

Character Group (The) Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 7.12 0.00 -25.60 0.00

CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Character Group (The) EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=53.366/-3.39
=-15.74

Character Group (The)'s current Enterprise Value is $53.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Character Group (The)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-3.4 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 -15.74 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -15.74 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Character Group (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #999999 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Character Group (The)'s current EV-to-EBIT is -15.74. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #999999 out of 637 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #999999 out of 637 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Character Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.40. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Travel & Leisure companies is 14.40, based on 637 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current EV-to-EBIT is -15.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -15.74. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.65, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -15.74. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -15.74 as of Jul. 18, 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.65.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -15.74
  • GF Value™: $2.65 vs. price of $3.26 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
71GF Score

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