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QinetiQ GroupCHIX:QQL -0.42%73 EV-to-EBIT is 14.05 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 79.45% 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.
QinetiQ Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,522 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. QinetiQ Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £177 Mil.
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QinetiQ Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
QinetiQ Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ 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.
QinetiQ Group EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
QinetiQ Group's current Enterprise Value is £2,482 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. QinetiQ Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £177 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.
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.05 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #52 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is QinetiQ Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
QinetiQ Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.05 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.43. QinetiQ Group's value of 14.05 is 48.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #52 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #52 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places QinetiQ Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.43. QinetiQ Group's value of 14.05 is 48.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 27.43, QinetiQ Group 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.43, based on 253 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. QinetiQ Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.05 is 48.8% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.05, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.66, compared to a current price of £4.51 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.05, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 48.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.43. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.05 as of Jul. 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.51 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.66.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.05 (20% above median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: £4.66 vs. price of £4.51 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#52 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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