Dawood Lawrencepur (KAR:DLL) EV-to-EBIT: -1.99 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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KAR:DLL Dawood Lawrencepur Ltd KAR:DLL
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What is Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT?

Dawood Lawrencepur KAR:DLL -4.29% 46 EV-to-EBIT is -1.99 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:DLL with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Dawood Lawrencepur ranks worse than 293254.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dawood Lawrencepur's Enterprise Value is ₨7,307 Mil. Dawood Lawrencepur's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-3,670 Mil. Therefore, Dawood Lawrencepur's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.99.

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

KAR:DLL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.33   Med: 7.43   Max: 28.38
Current: -1.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dawood Lawrencepur was 28.38. The lowest was -17.33. And the median was 7.43.

KAR:DLL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 341 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 18.09 vs KAR:DLL: -1.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dawood Lawrencepur's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,516 Mil. Dawood Lawrencepur's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-3,670 Mil. Dawood Lawrencepur's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -56.32%.


Dawood Lawrencepur  (KAR:DLL) 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) %.

Dawood Lawrencepur'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 )
=-3669.64/6515.80447
=-56.32 %

Dawood Lawrencepur's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,516 Mil.
Dawood Lawrencepur's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-3,670 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.


Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dawood Lawrencepur'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.

Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dawood Lawrencepur Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Dawood Lawrencepur Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.58 1.13 1.05 3.99 -1.78

Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Dawood Lawrencepur'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.


Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Dawood Lawrencepur's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dawood Lawrencepur EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7307.462/-3669.64
=-1.99

Dawood Lawrencepur's current Enterprise Value is ₨7,307 Mil.
Dawood Lawrencepur's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-3,670 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 -1.99 mean?
Dawood Lawrencepur (KAR:DLL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.99 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dawood Lawrencepur and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dawood Lawrencepur ranks #999999 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Dawood Lawrencepur's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dawood Lawrencepur's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.99. Based on the distribution chart, Dawood Lawrencepur ranks #999999 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dawood Lawrencepur has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dawood Lawrencepur's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Dawood Lawrencepur ranks #999999 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dawood Lawrencepur in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.09. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 18.09, based on 341 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 Dawood Lawrencepur and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dawood Lawrencepur's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dawood Lawrencepur stock overvalued right now?
Dawood Lawrencepur (KAR:DLL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.99. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.99. Dawood Lawrencepur's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Dawood Lawrencepur (KAR:DLL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.99 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Dawood Lawrencepur Business Description

Address M.T. Khan Road, 3rd Floor, Dawood Center, Karachi, PAK, 75530
Dawood Lawrencepur Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a renewable energy solutions company. It is in the business of electric power generation and sale, produced through renewable wind and solar energy, to the national grid and a commercial entity. It also actively manages an investment portfolio in the local capital markets. The company's two reportable operating segments are: Textile and Other operations - It mainly includes management of all investments made by the company including those made in subsidiaries and associate. The majority of revenue is derived from the Other operations segment.
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