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PorvairCHIX:PRVL +0.36%94 EV-to-EBIT is 16.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 16.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRVL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,367 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 59.32% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Porvair's Enterprise Value is £401.3 Mil.
Porvair's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £25.1 Mil. Therefore, Porvair's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Porvair's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PRVl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.96 Med: 16.74 Max: 26.11
Current: 16.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Porvair was 26.11. The lowest was 11.96. And the median was 16.74.
CHIX:PRVl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 59.32% of 2367
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.74
vs CHIX:PRVl: 16.02
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.
Porvair's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was £397.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £25.1 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.
Porvair EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Porvair EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Porvair'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:PRVL vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.
Porvair EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Porvair's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Porvair's current Enterprise Value is £401.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £25.1 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.
Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Porvair and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.74. Over the past decade, Porvair's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.96 to 26.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2367 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Porvair's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Porvair's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.01 is near median its 10-year median of 16.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.96 to a high of 26.11. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Porvair's value of 16.01 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2367 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's EV-to-EBIT compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2367 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Porvair in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Porvair's value of 16.01 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.96 to 26.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.74 vs. the industry median of 19.74, Porvair 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.74, based on 2,367 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. Porvair's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.01 is 18.9% 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 Porvair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.62, compared to a current price of £8.45 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.74 and 18.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.74. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.01 as of Jul. 16, 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £8.45 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.62.
GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRVL:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.01 (near median its 10-year median of 16.74)
GF Value™: £7.62 vs. price of £8.45 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Industrial Products median (#963 of 2367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PRVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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