Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) EV-to-EBIT: -26.35 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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CHIX:SDYL Speedy Hire PLC CHIX:SDYL
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Price £0.19
GF Value £0.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT?

Speedy Hire CHIX:SDYL -1.05% 48 EV-to-EBIT is -26.35 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDYL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, Speedy Hire ranks worse than 117370.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Speedy Hire's Enterprise Value is £361.0 Mil. Speedy Hire's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.7 Mil. Therefore, Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBIT for today is -26.35.

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

CHIX:SDYl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.13   Med: 19.6   Max: 38.02
Current: -26.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Speedy Hire was 38.02. The lowest was -27.13. And the median was 19.60.

CHIX:SDYl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 852 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.015 vs CHIX:SDYl: -26.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Speedy Hire's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £375.3 Mil. Speedy Hire's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.7 Mil. Speedy Hire's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.65%.


Speedy Hire  (CHIX:SDYl) 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) %.

Speedy Hire'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 )
=-13.7/375.289619
=-3.65 %

Speedy Hire's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £375.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.7 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.


Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Speedy Hire'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.

Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT Chart

Speedy Hire Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.41 34.42 18.01 21.89 -27.58

Speedy Hire 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 18.01 0.00 21.89 0.00 -27.58

CHIX:SDYL vs URI, SUNB, AER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Speedy Hire'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.


Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Speedy Hire EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=360.997/-13.7
=-26.35

Speedy Hire's current Enterprise Value is £361.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.7 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 -26.35 mean?
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -26.35 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Speedy Hire and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #999999 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Speedy Hire's current EV-to-EBIT is -26.35. Based on the distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #999999 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBIT compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #999999 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Speedy Hire in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.02, based on 852 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. 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 Speedy Hire and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speedy Hire's current EV-to-EBIT is -26.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.29, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -26.35. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -26.35 as of Aug. 14, 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.29. GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDYL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -26.35
  • GF Value™: £0.29 vs. price of £0.19 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Speedy Hire Business Description

Other Exchanges SDY:UK5HN:Germany
Address 16 The Parks, Chase House, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, GBR, WA12 0JQ
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
48GF Score

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