3i Group (CHIX:IIIL) EV-to-EBIT: 5.19 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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CHIX:IIIL 3i Group PLC CHIX:IIIL
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What is 3i Group EV-to-EBIT?

3i Group CHIX:IIIL -1.42% 50 EV-to-EBIT is 5.19 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IIIL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £86.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Asset Management companies, 3i Group ranks worse than 116414.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, 3i Group's Enterprise Value is £27,791 Mil. 3i Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,358 Mil. Therefore, 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:IIIl's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. 3i Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £25,239 Mil. 3i Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,358 Mil. 3i Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.23%.


3i Group  (CHIX:IIIl) 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) %.

3i Group'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 )
=5358/25238.568460876
=21.23 %

3i Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £25,239 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. 3i Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,358 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.


3i Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


3i Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3i Group'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.

3i Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

3i Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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3i Group 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 7.20 7.67 7.02 6.37 4.71

CHIX:IIIL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, 3i Group'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.


3i Group EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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3i Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

3i Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27791.498/5358
=5.19

3i Group's current Enterprise Value is £27,791 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. 3i Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5,358 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 5.19 mean?
3i Group (CHIX:IIIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.19 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on 3i Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 3i Group ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
3i Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.19. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. 3i Group's value of 5.19 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 3i Group ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 3i Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3i Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, 3i Group ranks #999999 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places 3i Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. 3i Group's value of 5.19 is 46.8% below this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.76, based on 859 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. 3i Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.19 is 46.8% 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 3i Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3i Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3i Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3i Group (CHIX:IIIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £86.12, compared to a current price of £26.76 — trading 68.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.19 and 46.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.76. 3i Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 3i Group (CHIX:IIIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.19 as of Sep. 21, 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 3i Group (CHIX:IIIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3i Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £26.76 is trading 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £86.12. GuruFocus considers 3i Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:IIIL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.19
  • GF Value™: £86.12 vs. price of £26.76 (68.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.8% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 859)

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


3i Group Business Description

Address 1 Knightsbridge, London, GBR, SW1X 7LX
3i Group PLC is a closed-ended investment fund and an investment company specialising in private equity and infrastructure. The Company generates returns for its shareholders and co-investors by investing in private equity and infrastructure assets. Its business segments are private equity, infrastructure, and Scandlines. The private equity segment invests in business services, consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors, while the infrastructure segment invests in utilities, transportation, and social infrastructure.
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