Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) EV-to-EBIT: -4.61 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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CHIX:SFRL Severfield PLC CHIX:SFRL
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What is Severfield EV-to-EBIT?

Severfield CHIX:SFRL -1.92% 56 EV-to-EBIT is -4.61 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SFRL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,423 Construction companies, Severfield ranks worse than 70274% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Severfield's Enterprise Value is £160.4 Mil. Severfield's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.8 Mil. Therefore, Severfield's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.61.

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

CHIX:SFRl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.51   Med: 8.51   Max: 22.61
Current: -4.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Severfield was 22.61. The lowest was -13.51. And the median was 8.51.

CHIX:SFRl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1423 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.02 vs CHIX:SFRl: -4.61

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Severfield's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £123.2 Mil. Severfield's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.8 Mil. Severfield's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.23%.


Severfield  (CHIX:SFRl) 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) %.

Severfield'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 )
=-34.764/123.163038
=-28.23 %

Severfield's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £123.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Severfield's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.8 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.


Severfield EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Severfield EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Severfield'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.

Severfield EV-to-EBIT Chart

Severfield 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 10.71 6.73 7.48 -8.98 -3.44

Severfield 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 7.48 0.00 -8.98 0.00 -3.44

CHIX:SFRL vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Severfield'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.


Severfield EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Severfield EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=160.369/-34.764
=-4.61

Severfield's current Enterprise Value is £160.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Severfield's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.8 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 -4.61 mean?
Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.61 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Severfield and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #999999 out of 1423 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Severfield's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Severfield's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.61. Based on the distribution chart, Severfield ranks #999999 out of 1423 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Severfield has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severfield's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #999999 out of 1423 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Severfield 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.02, based on 1,423 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 Severfield and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Severfield's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.56, compared to a current price of £0.37 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.61. Severfield's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.61 as of Jul. 28, 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.37 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.56. GuruFocus considers Severfield to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SFRL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.61
  • GF Value™: £0.56 vs. price of £0.37 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Severfield Business Description

Other Exchanges SFR:UK0L3:Germany
Address Severs House, Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, GBR, YO7 3JN
Severfield PLC is a construction company in the United Kingdom. It is engaged in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steelwork. The company's operating segments are; Core Construction Operations, and Modular Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Core Construction Operations segment which comprises the combined results of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Nuclear and Infrastructure (N&I) divisions, including the results of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH). It provides steel superstructures and various other products like modular frames, severstor, and seversafe offload systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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