KIERF (Kier Group) EV-to-EBIT: 9.49 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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KIERF Kier Group PLC KIERF
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Price $2.75
GF Value $1.71
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What is Kier Group EV-to-EBIT?

Kier Group KIERF 64 EV-to-EBIT is 9.49 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates KIERF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.71. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Construction companies, Kier Group ranks better than 58.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kier Group's Enterprise Value is $1,557 Mil. Kier Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $164 Mil. Therefore, Kier Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.49.

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

KIERF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.68   Med: 6.91   Max: 137.33
Current: 9.49

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kier Group was 137.33. The lowest was -162.68. And the median was 6.91.

KIERF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.11% of 1425 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.99 vs KIERF: 9.49

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kier Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,293 Mil. Kier Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $164 Mil. Kier Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.70%.


Kier Group  (OTCPK:KIERF) 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) %.

Kier Group'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 )
=164.186/1292.692
=12.70 %

Kier Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,293 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kier Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $164 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.


Kier Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kier Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kier Group'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.

Kier Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kier Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Kier Group Semi-Annual Data
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KIERF vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kier Group'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.


Kier Group EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kier Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kier Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1557.354/164.186
=9.49

Kier Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,557 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kier Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $164 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 9.49 mean?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kier Group and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #597 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Kier Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kier Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.91. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Kier Group's value of 9.49 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #597 out of 1425 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #597 out of 1425 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kier Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Kier Group's value of 9.49 is 13.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Kier Group 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.99, based on 1,425 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. Kier Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 is 13.6% 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 Kier Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kier Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 6.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.71, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 60.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 13.6% below the Construction industry median of 10.99. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49 as of Aug. 12, 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 60.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.71.

Key valuation signals for KIERF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.49 (37% above median its 10-year median of 6.91)
  • GF Value™: $1.71 vs. price of $2.75 (60.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.6% below the Construction median (#597 of 1425)

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


Kier Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KIEl:UKKIE:UK10I:Germany
Address Optimum House, 2nd Floor, Clippers Quay, Salford, GBR, M50 3XP
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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