Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) EV-to-EBIT: 9.03 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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What is Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL -2.03% 42 EV-to-EBIT is 9.03 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,079 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks better than 67.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Vertu Motors's Enterprise Value is £394 Mil. Vertu Motors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £44 Mil. Therefore, Vertu Motors's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.03.

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

CHIX:VTUl' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64   Med: 6.32   Max: 21.06
Current: 9.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Vertu Motors was 21.06. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 6.32.

CHIX:VTUl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
67.56% of 1079 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 12.99 vs CHIX:VTUl: 9.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Vertu Motors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £347 Mil. Vertu Motors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £44 Mil. Vertu Motors's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.57%.


Vertu Motors  (CHIX:VTUl) 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) %.

Vertu Motors's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=43.601/346.8039
=12.57 %

Vertu Motors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £347 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertu Motors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £44 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.


Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.

Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 6.22 0.00 6.71 0.00 7.93

CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.


Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=393.573/43.601
=9.03

Vertu Motors's current Enterprise Value is £394 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertu Motors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £44 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 9.03 mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 6.32. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.64 to 21.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #350 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Vertu Motors' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vertu Motors' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 6.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 21.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Vertu Motors' value of 9.03 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #350 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' EV-to-EBIT compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #350 out of 1079 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Vertu Motors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Vertu Motors' value of 9.03 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vertu Motors' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.64 to 21.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 12.99, Vertu Motors 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.99, based on 1,079 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. Vertu Motors's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 is 30.5% 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.77 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.99. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03 as of Jul. 24, 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.77 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.03 (43% above median its 10-year median of 6.32)
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.77 (8.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#350 of 1079)

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


Vertu Motors Business Description

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Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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