Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) EV-to-EBIT: 19.48 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:GRIL Grainger PLC CHIX:GRIL
71 GF Score
Price £1.75
GF Value £1.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Grainger EV-to-EBIT?

Grainger CHIX:GRIL -0.23% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 19.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 17.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GRIL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,356 Real Estate companies, Grainger ranks worse than 66.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Grainger's Enterprise Value is £2,800.6 Mil. Grainger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £143.8 Mil. Therefore, Grainger's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.48.

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

CHIX:GRIl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.62   Med: 17.84   Max: 59.09
Current: 19.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Grainger was 59.09. The lowest was 8.62. And the median was 17.84.

CHIX:GRIl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
66.15% of 1356 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.745 vs CHIX:GRIl: 19.42

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Grainger's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £2,940.3 Mil. Grainger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £143.8 Mil. Grainger's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 4.89%.


Grainger  (CHIX:GRIl) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=143.8/2940.334642
=4.89 %

Grainger's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £2,940.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grainger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £143.8 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.


Grainger EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Grainger EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grainger'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.

Grainger EV-to-EBIT Chart

Grainger Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Grainger Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 54.02 0.00 42.07 0.00 20.48

CHIX:GRIL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Grainger'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.


Grainger EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Grainger EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2800.614/143.8
=19.48

Grainger's current Enterprise Value is £2,800.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grainger's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £143.8 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 19.48 mean?
Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Grainger and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.84. Over the past decade, Grainger's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.62 to 59.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #897 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Grainger's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Grainger's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.48 is near median its 10-year median of 17.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.62 to a high of 59.09. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. Grainger's value of 19.48 is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grainger ranks #897 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grainger has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grainger's EV-to-EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Grainger ranks #897 out of 1356 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Grainger in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75. Grainger's value of 19.48 is 41.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Grainger's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.62 to 59.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.84 vs. the industry median of 13.75, Grainger has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.75, based on 1,356 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. Grainger's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.48 is 41.7% above the industry median. 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 Grainger and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grainger's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grainger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.45, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.84 and 41.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.75. Grainger's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.48 as of Aug. 03, 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 Grainger (CHIX:GRIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grainger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.45. GuruFocus considers Grainger to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GRIL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.48 (near median its 10-year median of 17.84)
  • GF Value™: £1.45 vs. price of £1.75 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% above the Real Estate median (#897 of 1356)

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


Grainger Business Description

Other Exchanges GRGTF:USAGRI:UK1U4:Germany
Address St James Boulevard, Citygate, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE1 4JE
Grainger PLC owns, leases, and manages residential properties. The company derives the vast majority of its revenue through property sales and rental income. The business categorizes its operations into U.K. residential, retirement solutions, fund and third-party management, the U.K. and European development, German residential, and others. U.K. Residential represents the bulk of the group's revenue, with retirement solutions and the UK and European development also contributing a substantial portion. The company also offers residential fund- and asset management services. The two segments for the company are PRS which derives maximum revenue, and Reversionary.
71GF Score

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