Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) EV-to-EBIT: 5.99 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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CHIX:HSPL Hargreaves Services PLC CHIX:HSPL
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Price £8.04
GF Value £8.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT?

Hargreaves Services CHIX:HSPL 60 EV-to-EBIT is 5.99 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.12. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HSPL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Conglomerates companies, Hargreaves Services ranks better than 82.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hargreaves Services's Enterprise Value is £264.6 Mil. Hargreaves Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £44.2 Mil. Therefore, Hargreaves Services's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.99.

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

CHIX:HSPl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.28   Med: 10.12   Max: 60.24
Current: 5.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hargreaves Services was 60.24. The lowest was -18.28. And the median was 10.12.

CHIX:HSPl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
82.04% of 451 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.54 vs CHIX:HSPl: 5.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hargreaves Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £261.6 Mil. Hargreaves Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £44.2 Mil. Hargreaves Services's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 16.90%.


Hargreaves Services  (CHIX:HSPl) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=44.196/261.5507
=16.90 %

Hargreaves Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £261.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hargreaves Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £44.2 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.


Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hargreaves Services'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.

Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hargreaves Services Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBIT
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Hargreaves Services Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 10.06 0.00 11.02 0.00 5.92

CHIX:HSPL vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hargreaves Services'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.


Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hargreaves Services's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hargreaves Services EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=264.612/44.196
=5.99

Hargreaves Services's current Enterprise Value is £264.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hargreaves Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £44.2 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 5.99 mean?
Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.99 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hargreaves Services and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #81 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Hargreaves Services' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hargreaves Services' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.99 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.12. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. Hargreaves Services' value of 5.99 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #81 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hargreaves Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hargreaves Services' EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hargreaves Services ranks #81 out of 451 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hargreaves Services in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54. Hargreaves Services' value of 5.99 is 48.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.12 vs. the industry median of 11.54, Hargreaves Services has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.54, based on 451 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. Hargreaves Services's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.99 is 48.1% below 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 Hargreaves Services and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hargreaves Services's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.99, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hargreaves Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.69, compared to a current price of £8.04 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.99, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.12 and 48.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.54. Hargreaves Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.99 as of Aug. 06, 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 Hargreaves Services (CHIX:HSPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hargreaves Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.04 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.69. GuruFocus considers Hargreaves Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HSPL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.99 (41% below median its 10-year median of 10.12)
  • GF Value™: £8.69 vs. price of £8.04 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.1% below the Conglomerates median (#81 of 451)

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


Hargreaves Services Business Description

Other Exchanges HSP:UKH6W:Germany
Address West Terrace, Esh Winning, Durham, GBR, DH7 9PT
Hargreaves Services PLC delivers projects and services in the infrastructure, energy, and property sectors, supporting key industries within the UK and South East Asia. The company's business segments are Services; Hargreaves Land; Unallocated and Hargreaves Raw Materials Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. The Services segment provides materials handling, mechanical and electrical engineering, land restoration, logistics and bulk earthmoving into the energy, environmental, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
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