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CapitaCHIX:CPIL +0.21%58 EV-to-EBIT is -6.06 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Capita ranks worse than 117233.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Capita's Enterprise Value is £743 Mil.
Capita's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-123 Mil. Therefore, Capita's EV-to-EBIT for today is -6.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capita's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPIl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -200.4 Med: 4.28 Max: 2557.59
Current: -6.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Capita was 2557.59. The lowest was -200.40. And the median was 4.28.
CHIX:CPIl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 100% of 853
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.2
vs CHIX:CPIl: -6.06
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.
Capita's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £936 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-123 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.
Capita EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Capita EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capita'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.
CHIX:CPIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Capita'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.
Capita EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Capita's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capita's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Capita's current Enterprise Value is £743 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-123 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.
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -6.06 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Capita and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Capita's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Capita's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.06. Based on the distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Capita in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.20, 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 Capita and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capita's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.17, compared to a current price of £2.43 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -6.06. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -6.06 as of Jul. 24, 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.43 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.17.
GuruFocus considers Capita to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:
EV-to-EBIT: -6.06
GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £2.43 (12% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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