Aferian (LSE:AFRN) EV-to-EBIT: -5.25 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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What is Aferian EV-to-EBIT?

Aferian LSE:AFRN EV-to-EBIT is -5.25 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Aferian's Enterprise Value is £12.16 Mil. Aferian's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-2.32 Mil. Therefore, Aferian's EV-to-EBIT for today is -5.25.

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

LSE:AFRN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.32   Med: 19.57   Max: 279.55
Current: -5.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Aferian was 279.55. The lowest was -8.32. And the median was 19.57.

LSE:AFRN's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 10.59 vs LSE:AFRN: -5.63

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Aferian's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was £16.12 Mil. Aferian's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-2.32 Mil. Aferian's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was -14.37%.


Aferian  (LSE:AFRN) 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) %.

Aferian's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2025 )
=-2.316/16.116298
=-14.37 %

Aferian's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was £16.12 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aferian's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-2.32 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.


Aferian EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Aferian EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aferian'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.

Aferian EV-to-EBIT Chart

Aferian Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
EV-to-EBIT
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Aferian Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:AFRN vs NXST, TGNA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Aferian'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.


Aferian EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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



Aferian EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12.155/-2.316
=-5.25

Aferian's current Enterprise Value is £12.16 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aferian's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-2.32 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 -5.25 mean?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -5.25 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Aferian and its competitors.
Is Aferian's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Aferian's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.25.
How does Aferian's EV-to-EBIT compare to NXST and TGNA?
Aferian's EV-to-EBIT of -5.25 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59. 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 10.59, based on 641 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 Aferian and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aferian's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aferian stock overvalued right now?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -5.25. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -5.25. 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 Aferian (LSE:AFRN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -5.25 as of Jul. 29, 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.

Aferian Business Description

Address 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, GBR, CB23 6DP
Aferian PLC is a software-led, world-wide Media Technology company. It delivers modern TV experiences integrating streaming and PayTV services. Its Next-Generation technology platforms enable operators, broadcasters, and content owners to provide viewers the choice, usability, and convenience. Geographically, it operates in USA, Latin America, Netherlands, Rest of EMEA, EMEA, and Rest of the World. The company operates through three segments: the development and sale of video streaming devices and solutions, including licensing and support services (Amino); development and sale of the 24i end-to-end video streaming platform and associated services; and central costs which comprise the costs of the Board. It derives maximum revenue from 24i segment.