LGGNF (Legal & General Group) EV-to-EBIT: 3.56 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 108% Above Median

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What is Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT?

Legal & General Group LGGNF -4.48% 42 EV-to-EBIT is 3.56 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates LGGNF with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Asset Management companies, Legal & General Group ranks better than 74.9% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Legal & General Group's Enterprise Value is $4,661 Mil. Legal & General Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,310 Mil. Therefore, Legal & General Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.56.

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

LGGNF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.88   Med: 1.71   Max: 12.95
Current: 3.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Legal & General Group was 12.95. The lowest was -14.88. And the median was 1.71.

LGGNF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.9% of 498 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 9.41 vs LGGNF: 3.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Legal & General Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,216 Mil. Legal & General Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,310 Mil. Legal & General Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.74%.


Legal & General Group  (OTCPK:LGGNF) 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) %.

Legal & General 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 )
=1310.305/3216.13528
=40.74 %

Legal & General Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,216 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Legal & General Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,310 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.


Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legal & General 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.

Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Legal & General Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Legal & General Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.00 0.00 8.60 0.00 2.65

LGGNF vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Legal & General 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.


Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Legal & General Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Legal & General Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Legal & General Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4661.363/1310.305
=3.56

Legal & General Group's current Enterprise Value is $4,661 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Legal & General Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,310 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 3.56 mean?
Legal & General Group (LGGNF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Legal & General Group and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #125 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Legal & General Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Legal & General Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.41. Legal & General Group's value of 3.56 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #125 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Legal & General Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legal & General Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #125 out of 498 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Legal & General Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.41. Legal & General Group's value of 3.56 is 62.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 9.41, Legal & General 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.41, based on 498 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. Legal & General Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 is 62.2% 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 Legal & General Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legal & General Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legal & General Group stock overvalued right now?
Legal & General Group (LGGNF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.56. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 62.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.41. Legal & General Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Legal & General Group (LGGNF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56 as of Jul. 24, 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.

Legal & General Group Business Description

Address One Coleman Street, London, GBR, EC2R 5AA
Legal & General Group PLC operates across five reportable segments, comprising Institutional Retirement, Asset Management, Insurance, Retail Retirement and Corporate Investments. Its revenue includes insurance revenue, fees from fund management and investment contracts and other operational income from contracts with customers. The company operates in United Kingdom, USA and Rest of World.
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