Reach (FRA:MRR) EV-to-EBIT: -0.87 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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FRA:MRR Reach PLC FRA:MRR
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Price €0.46
GF Value €0.67
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What is Reach EV-to-EBIT?

Reach FRA:MRR -2.03% 51 EV-to-EBIT is -0.87 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:MRR with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Media - Diversified companies, Reach ranks worse than 156494.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Reach's Enterprise Value is €231.1 Mil. Reach's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-266.6 Mil. Therefore, Reach's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.87.

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

FRA:MRR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.99   Med: 3.51   Max: 439.98
Current: -0.85

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Reach was 439.98. The lowest was -3.99. And the median was 3.51.

FRA:MRR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 639 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.61 vs FRA:MRR: -0.85

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Reach's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €256.1 Mil. Reach's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-266.6 Mil. Reach's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -104.10%.


Reach  (FRA:MRR) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-266.631/256.127036
=-104.10 %

Reach's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €256.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Reach's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-266.6 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.


Reach EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Reach EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reach'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.

Reach EV-to-EBIT Chart

Reach Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Reach Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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FRA:MRR vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Reach'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.


Reach EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Reach's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Reach EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=231.050/-266.631
=-0.87

Reach's current Enterprise Value is €231.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Reach's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-266.6 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 -0.87 mean?
Reach (FRA:MRR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.87 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Reach and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reach ranks #999999 out of 639 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Reach's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Reach's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.87. Based on the distribution chart, Reach ranks #999999 out of 639 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Reach has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reach's EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Reach ranks #999999 out of 639 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Reach in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.61, based on 639 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 Reach and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reach's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reach stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reach (FRA:MRR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.67, compared to a current price of €0.46 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.87. Reach's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Reach (FRA:MRR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.87 as of Aug. 19, 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 Reach (FRA:MRR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reach stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.46 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.67. GuruFocus considers Reach to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MRR:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.87
  • GF Value™: €0.67 vs. price of €0.46 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Reach Business Description

Other Exchanges RCHl:UKRCH:UKMRR:Germany
Address One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, GBR, E14 5AP
Reach PLC is a commercial national and regional news publisher in the UK, producing and distributing content through newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes influential and iconic brands such as the Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, My London, Daily Record, and Sunday Mail, and market brands in key metropolitan markets across the country. The group's revenue streams are from print and digital activities.
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