CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) EV-to-EBIT: -43.23 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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CHIX:CLIL CLS Holdings PLC CHIX:CLIL
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Price £0.52
GF Value £0.82
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What is CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

CLS Holdings CHIX:CLIL +4.00% 40 EV-to-EBIT is -43.23 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIL with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 667 REITs companies, CLS Holdings ranks worse than 149924.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CLS Holdings's Enterprise Value is £1,106.6 Mil. CLS Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-25.6 Mil. Therefore, CLS Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is -43.23.

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

CHIX:CLIl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.12   Med: 7.96   Max: 15.81
Current: -43.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CLS Holdings was 15.81. The lowest was -45.12. And the median was 7.96.

CHIX:CLIl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 667 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 18.2 vs CHIX:CLIl: -43.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CLS Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,144.5 Mil. CLS Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-25.6 Mil. CLS Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.24%.


CLS Holdings  (CHIX:CLIl) 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) %.

CLS Holdings'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 )
=-25.6/1144.464711
=-2.24 %

CLS Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,144.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CLS Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-25.6 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.


CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CLS Holdings'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.

CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

CLS Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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CLS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.34 0.00 -22.91 0.00 -44.72

CHIX:CLIL vs BXP, ARE, VNO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, CLS Holdings'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.


CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CLS Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CLS Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1106.644/-25.6
=-43.23

CLS Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £1,106.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CLS Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-25.6 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 -43.23 mean?
CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -43.23 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CLS Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry.
Is CLS Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
CLS Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is -43.23. Based on the distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLS Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CLS Holdings ranks #999999 out of 667 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CLS Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20. 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.20, based on 667 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 CLS Holdings and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CLS Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is -43.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.82, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -43.23. CLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -43.23 as of Jul. 19, 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 CLS Holdings (CHIX:CLIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.82. GuruFocus considers CLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -43.23
  • GF Value™: £0.82 vs. price of £0.52 (36.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

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


CLS Holdings Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CLI:UK838:Germany
Address 16 Tinworth Street, London, GBR, SE11 5AL
CLS Holdings PLC is a commercial property investment firm focused on office space. The company has two operating segments: Investment Property and Other Investments. The Investment Property segment includes properties in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, with over half of its assets located in the United Kingdom. Other Investments comprise the hotel at Spring Mews and various small corporate holdings. The company invests in non-central locations that offer efficient access to transportation and are situated in large cities. It generates the majority of its revenue from rental income.
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