LION (Lionsgate Studios) EV-to-EBIT: 122.06 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT?

Lionsgate Studios LION +1.91% 26 EV-to-EBIT is 122.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LION with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Media - Diversified companies, Lionsgate Studios ranks worse than 95.02% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lionsgate Studios's Enterprise Value is $7,726 Mil. Lionsgate Studios's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Therefore, Lionsgate Studios's EV-to-EBIT for today is 122.06.

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

LION' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -159.87   Med: -21.92   Max: 8786.5
Current: 122.06

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lionsgate Studios was 8786.50. The lowest was -159.87. And the median was -21.92.

LION's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
95.02% of 642 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.535 vs LION: 122.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lionsgate Studios's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,477 Mil. Lionsgate Studios's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Lionsgate Studios's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98%.


Lionsgate Studios  (NYSE:LION) 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) %.

Lionsgate Studios'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 )
=63.3/6477.036
=0.98 %

Lionsgate Studios's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,477 Mil.
Lionsgate Studios'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 $63 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.


Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lionsgate Studios'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.

Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lionsgate Studios Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -378.55 64.51

Lionsgate Studios Quarterly Data
Mar22 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 -378.55 -150.14 267.43 8,233.02 64.51

LION vs VSNT, MANU, CNK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Lionsgate Studios'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.


Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Lionsgate Studios EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7726.095/63.3
=122.06

Lionsgate Studios's current Enterprise Value is $7,726 Mil.
Lionsgate Studios'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 $63 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 122.06 mean?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a EV-to-EBIT of 122.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lionsgate Studios ranks #610 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Lionsgate Studios' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lionsgate Studios' current EV-to-EBIT is 122.06. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.54. Lionsgate Studios' value of 122.06 is 1058.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lionsgate Studios ranks #610 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lionsgate Studios has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lionsgate Studios' EV-to-EBIT compare to VSNT and MANU?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lionsgate Studios ranks #610 out of 642 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lionsgate Studios in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.54. Lionsgate Studios' value of 122.06 is 1058.6% above this benchmark. 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 10.54, based on 642 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. Lionsgate Studios's current EV-to-EBIT of 122.06 is 1058.6% 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 Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lionsgate Studios's current EV-to-EBIT is 122.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lionsgate Studios stock overvalued right now?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 122.06. The current EV-to-EBIT is 122.06 and 1058.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.54. Lionsgate Studios' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Lionsgate Studios (LION), the current EV-to-EBIT is 122.06 as of Jul. 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.

Lionsgate Studios Business Description

Address 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3R8
Lionsgate Studios Corp is a motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The group has two reportable business segments: the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, the acquisition of North American and world-wide distribution rights. Television Production consists of the development, production, and world-wide distribution of television productions, including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming.
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