Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) EV-to-EBIT: 10.25 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:C5H Cairn Homes PLC FRA:C5H
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Price €2.51
GF Value €2.55
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What is Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT?

Cairn Homes FRA:C5H -1.57% 95 EV-to-EBIT is 10.25 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 14.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:C5H with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 79 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Cairn Homes ranks better than 53.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cairn Homes's Enterprise Value is €1,720.4 Mil. Cairn Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €167.8 Mil. Therefore, Cairn Homes's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.25.

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

FRA:C5H' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.89   Med: 14.38   Max: 590.89
Current: 10.25

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cairn Homes was 590.89. The lowest was 7.89. And the median was 14.38.

FRA:C5H's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
53.16% of 79 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.04 vs FRA:C5H: 10.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cairn Homes's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,452.4 Mil. Cairn Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €167.8 Mil. Cairn Homes's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.55%.


Cairn Homes  (FRA:C5H) 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) %.

Cairn Homes's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=167.811/1452.447385
=11.55 %

Cairn Homes's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,452.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cairn Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €167.8 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.


Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cairn Homes'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.

Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cairn Homes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Cairn Homes Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:C5H vs DHI, PHM, LEN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Cairn Homes'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.


Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cairn Homes's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cairn Homes EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1720.424/167.811
=10.25

Cairn Homes's current Enterprise Value is €1,720.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cairn Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €167.8 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 10.25 mean?
Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.25 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cairn Homes and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 14.38. Over the past decade, Cairn Homes' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.89 to 590.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #37 out of 79 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Cairn Homes' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cairn Homes' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.25 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 14.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.89 to a high of 590.89. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Cairn Homes' value of 10.25 is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #37 out of 79 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cairn Homes has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairn Homes' EV-to-EBIT compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #37 out of 79 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Cairn Homes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Cairn Homes' value of 10.25 is 7.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cairn Homes' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.89 to 590.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.38 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Cairn Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 11.04, based on 79 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. Cairn Homes's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.25 is 7.2% 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 Cairn Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cairn Homes's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.25, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 14.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairn Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.55, compared to a current price of €2.51 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.25, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 14.38 and 7.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 11.04. Cairn Homes' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.25 as of Aug. 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 Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.51 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.55. GuruFocus considers Cairn Homes to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C5H:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.25 (29% below median its 10-year median of 14.38)
  • GF Value™: €2.55 vs. price of €2.51 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#37 of 79)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cairn Homes Business Description

Other Exchanges C5H:IrelandCRNl:UKCRN:UK
Address 45 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 W2F1
Cairn Homes PLC is an Irish homebuilder. Its core activity is to design and develop properties mainly for residential purposes, mainly in the suburbs of Dublin City. The company's portfolio predominantly comprises new homes, residential communities, and apartments, and to a lesser extent, retail and commercial spaces. Sales of residential properties generate the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it operates in a single market, Ireland.
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