LGN (Legence) EV-to-EBIT: 386.00 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 281% Above Median

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What is Legence EV-to-EBIT?

Legence LGN -1.90% 14 EV-to-EBIT is 386.00 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 281% above its 10-year median of 101.25. GuruFocus rates LGN with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Construction companies, Legence ranks worse than 99.22% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Legence's Enterprise Value is $5,584 Mil. Legence's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $14 Mil. Therefore, Legence's EV-to-EBIT for today is 386.00.

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

LGN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.86   Med: 101.25   Max: 487.08
Current: 386

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Legence was 487.08. The lowest was 36.86. And the median was 101.25.

LGN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
99.22% of 1418 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.11 vs LGN: 386.00

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Legence's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,833 Mil. Legence's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $14 Mil. Legence's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.18%.


Legence  (NAS:LGN) 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) %.

Legence'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 )
=14.466/7833.23263
=0.18 %

Legence's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,833 Mil.
Legence's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $14 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.


Legence EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Legence EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legence'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.

Legence EV-to-EBIT Chart

Legence Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 87.41

Legence Quarterly Data
Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 36.55 87.41 97.55 541.49

LGN vs PRIM, MYRG, TPC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Legence'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.


Legence EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Legence EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5583.849/14.466
=386.00

Legence's current Enterprise Value is $5,584 Mil.
Legence's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $14 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 386.00 mean?
Legence (LGN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 386.00 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Legence and its competitors. This is 281% above median its historical median of 101.25. Over the past decade, Legence's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 36.86 to 487.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Legence ranks #1407 out of 1418 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Legence's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Legence's current EV-to-EBIT of 386.00 is 281% above median its 10-year median of 101.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.86 to a high of 487.08. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.11. Legence's value of 386.00 is 3374.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legence ranks #1407 out of 1418 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legence has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legence's EV-to-EBIT compare to PRIM and MYRG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Legence ranks #1407 out of 1418 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Legence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.11. Legence's value of 386.00 is 3374.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Legence's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 36.86 to 487.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.25 vs. the industry median of 11.11, Legence has consistently been above 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 11.11, based on 1,418 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. Legence's current EV-to-EBIT of 386.00 is 3374.3% above 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 Legence and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legence's current EV-to-EBIT is 386.00, which is 281% above median its own 10-year median of 101.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legence stock overvalued right now?
Legence (LGN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 386.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 386.00, which is 281% above median its 10-year median of 101.25 and 3374.3% above the Construction industry median of 11.11. Legence's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Legence (LGN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 386.00 as of Sep. 09, 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.

Legence Business Description

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Address 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95133
Legence Corp is a provider of engineering, installation, and maintenance services for critical systems in buildings. It focuses on sectors that have technically demanding buildings, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, and education. Legence specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for new facilities and upgrading HVAC, lighting, and building controls in existing facilities to enhance building performance, reliability, and efficiency. The services are mainly provided on a fixed price basis. The company has two reportable segments: Installation and Maintenance, which generates the maximum revenue, and Engineering and Consulting.
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