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FirstGroupFGROF 75 EV-to-EBIT is 8.10 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 12.88. GuruFocus rates FGROF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.62. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks better than 70.57% 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.
FirstGroup's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,483 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. FirstGroup's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $295 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.
FirstGroup EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
FirstGroup EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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 Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
FirstGroup's current Enterprise Value is $2,392 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. FirstGroup's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $295 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.
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.10 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 12.88. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #256 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is FirstGroup's EV-to-EBIT too high?
FirstGroup's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.10 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.88. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. FirstGroup's value of 8.10 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #256 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #256 out of 870 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts FirstGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. FirstGroup's value of 8.10 is 34.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.88 vs. the industry median of 12.35, FirstGroup 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 870 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. FirstGroup's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.10 is 34.4% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.10, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.10. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.62, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.10, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.88 and 34.4% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 FirstGroup (FGROF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.10 as of Jul. 15, 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 FirstGroup (FGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.62.
Key valuation signals for FGROF:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.10 (37% below median its 10-year median of 12.88)
GF Value™: $2.62 vs. price of $2.38 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Transportation median (#256 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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