Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) EV-to-EBIT: 9.10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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What is Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Image Scan Holdings FRA:LWN EV-to-EBIT is 9.10 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 12.93. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Business Services companies, Image Scan Holdings ranks better than 60.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Image Scan Holdings's Enterprise Value is €2.23 Mil. Image Scan Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.25 Mil. Therefore, Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.10.

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

FRA:LWN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.68   Med: 12.93   Max: 96.12
Current: 8.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Image Scan Holdings was 96.12. The lowest was -13.68. And the median was 12.93.

FRA:LWN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
60.7% of 855 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.22 vs FRA:LWN: 8.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Image Scan Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.46 Mil. Image Scan Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.25 Mil. Image Scan Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -52.83%.


Image Scan Holdings  (FRA:LWN) 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) %.

Image Scan Holdings'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 )
=0.245/-0.463725
=-52.83 %

Image Scan Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Scan Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.25 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.


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Scan Holdings'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.

Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Image Scan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Image Scan Holdings 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 0.00 13.22 0.00 -3.09 0.00

FRA:LWN vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Image Scan Holdings'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.


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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



Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2.229/0.245
=9.10

Image Scan Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €2.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Scan Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.25 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 9.10 mean?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.10 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Image Scan Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 12.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #336 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Image Scan Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Image Scan Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.10 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 12.93. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Image Scan Holdings' value of 9.10 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #336 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Image Scan Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #336 out of 855 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Image Scan Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Image Scan Holdings' value of 9.10 is 18.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 11.22, Image Scan Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.22, based on 855 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. Image Scan Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.10 is 18.9% 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 Image Scan Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Scan Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.10, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Scan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.10. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.10, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 18.9% below the Business Services industry median of 11.22. 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 Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.10 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Image Scan Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges IGE:UK
Address Sileby Road, 16-18 Hayhill Industrial Estate, Loughborough, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, GBR, LE12 8LD
Image Scan Holdings PLC is principally engaged in the development and sale of portable X-ray systems for security and counter-terrorism applications. Additionally, it also manufactures industrial X-ray inspection systems. The company offers a range of portable, rapid deployment, and static security solutions to several security sectors, including government and private security organisations. It serves police, military, security services, bomb disposal teams, prisons, ports, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, corporate headquarters, mail rooms, and operators of stadiums and events. The company derives revenue from the sale of its equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of revenue from the United Kingdom.