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Hill & SmithCHIX:HILSL -0.43%91 EV-to-EBIT is 18.98 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 17.72. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HILSL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,422 Construction companies, Hill & Smith ranks worse than 71.52% on this metric.
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.
Hill & Smith's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,748.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hill & Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £120.0 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.
Hill & Smith EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hill & Smith EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hill & Smith'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:HILSL vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hill & Smith'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.
Hill & Smith EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hill & Smith's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hill & Smith's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hill & Smith's current Enterprise Value is £2,278.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hill & Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £120.0 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.
Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.98 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hill & Smith and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.72. Over the past decade, Hill & Smith's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.13 to 38.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #1017 out of 1422 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Hill & Smith's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hill & Smith's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.98 is near median its 10-year median of 17.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.13 to a high of 38.58. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Hill & Smith's value of 18.98 is 71.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #1017 out of 1422 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hill & Smith has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hill & Smith's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hill & Smith ranks #1017 out of 1422 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hill & Smith in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Hill & Smith's value of 18.98 is 71.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hill & Smith's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.13 to 38.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.72 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Hill & Smith 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.04, based on 1,422 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. Hill & Smith's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.98 is 71.9% 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 Hill & Smith and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hill & Smith's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hill & Smith stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.59, compared to a current price of £28.75 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.72 and 71.9% above the Construction industry median of 11.04. Hill & Smith's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.98 as of Aug. 02, 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 Hill & Smith (CHIX:HILSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hill & Smith stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £28.75 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.59.
GuruFocus considers Hill & Smith to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HILSL:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.98 (near median its 10-year median of 17.72)
GF Value™: £20.59 vs. price of £28.75 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.9% above the Construction median (#1017 of 1422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HILSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hill & Smith PLC creates sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation. It is organized into three segments namely: The US Engineered Solutions segment comprises all U.S operating companies excluding Galvanizing Services; the UK & India Engineered Solutions segment comprises all UK operating companies and India, excluding Galvanizing Services; and the Galvanizing Services segment contains a group of companies supplying galvanizing and related materials coating services. It derives maximum revenue from US Engineered Solutions segment. Geographically, the company operates in UK, Rest of Europe, North America, The Middle East, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world. It generates maximum revenue from North America.
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