Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) EV-to-EBIT: 29.95 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 180% Above Median

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CHIX:HLCLL Helical PLC CHIX:HLCLL
65 GF Score
Price £1.95
GF Value £1.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Helical EV-to-EBIT?

Helical CHIX:HLCLL -0.76% 65 EV-to-EBIT is 29.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 10.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HLCLL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,356 Real Estate companies, Helical ranks worse than 79.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Helical's Enterprise Value is £368.46 Mil. Helical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.30 Mil. Therefore, Helical's EV-to-EBIT for today is 29.95.

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

CHIX:HLCLl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.83   Med: 10.68   Max: 31.43
Current: 29.95

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Helical was 31.43. The lowest was -10.83. And the median was 10.68.

CHIX:HLCLl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
79.06% of 1356 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.555 vs CHIX:HLCLl: 29.95

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Helical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £364.45 Mil. Helical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.30 Mil. Helical's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38%.


Helical  (CHIX:HLCLl) 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) %.

Helical's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=12.304/364.445146002
=3.38 %

Helical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £364.45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.30 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.


Helical EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Helical EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helical'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.

Helical EV-to-EBIT Chart

Helical Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Helical Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -2.55 0.00 9.87 0.00 29.36

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

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Helical'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.


Helical EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

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

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


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Helical EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=368.461/12.304
=29.95

Helical's current Enterprise Value is £368.46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helical's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.30 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 29.95 mean?
Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 29.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Helical and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 10.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #1072 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Helical's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Helical's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.95 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 10.68. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.56. Helical's value of 29.95 is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helical ranks #1072 out of 1356 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helical has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helical's EV-to-EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #1072 out of 1356 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Helical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.56. Helical's value of 29.95 is 121% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.68 vs. the industry median of 13.56, Helical 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 13.56, 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. Helical's current EV-to-EBIT of 29.95 is 121% 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 Helical and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helical's current EV-to-EBIT is 29.95, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 10.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.77, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 29.95, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 10.68 and 121% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.56. Helical's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Helical (CHIX:HLCLL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 29.95 as of Jul. 23, 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 Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.77. GuruFocus considers Helical to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLCLL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 29.95 (180% above median its 10-year median of 10.68)
  • GF Value™: £1.77 vs. price of £1.95 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121% above the Real Estate median (#1072 of 1356)

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


Helical Business Description

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Address 22 Ganton Street, London, GBR, W1F 7FD
Helical PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company that operates across many sectors of the property industry. Its principal areas of business include high-yielding retail investments, central London office investments, central London office refurbishment, and development projects, regional pre-let food store developments, and retirement villages. The company operates in two segments including investment properties which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term income and for capital appreciation and development properties. It generates a majority of its revenue from Investment properties, which are owned or leased by the company for long-term income and capital appreciation.
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