Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) EV-to-EBIT: -1.08 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT?

Alternative Energy LSE:ALR EV-to-EBIT is -1.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Alternative Energy's Enterprise Value is £10.52 Mil. Alternative Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-9.70 Mil. Therefore, Alternative Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.08.

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

LSE:ALR's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 17.83
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Alternative Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was £32.53 Mil. Alternative Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-9.70 Mil. Alternative Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -29.81%.


Alternative Energy  (LSE:ALR) 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) %.

Alternative Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2014 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2014 )
=-9.699/32.5347
=-29.81 %

Alternative Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was £32.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Alternative Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-9.70 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.


Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alternative Energy'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.

Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT Chart

Alternative Energy Annual Data
Trend Aug07 Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Dec13
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -35.95 -32.06 -30.74 -27.93 -2.60

Alternative Energy Semi-Annual Data
Feb10 Aug10 Feb11 Aug11 Feb12 Aug12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Alternative Energy'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.


Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Alternative Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Alternative Energy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10.518/-9.699
=-1.08

Alternative Energy's current Enterprise Value is £10.52 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Alternative Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-9.70 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 -1.08 mean?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.08 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Alternative Energy and its competitors.
Is Alternative Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Alternative Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.08.
How does Alternative Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
Alternative Energy's EV-to-EBIT of -1.08 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.83. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.83, based on 343 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 Alternative Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alternative Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alternative Energy stock overvalued right now?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.08. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.08. 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 Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.08 as of Aug. 06, 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.

Alternative Energy Business Description

Alternative Energy Ltd provides technology, hardware and equipment for renewable energy and green energy solutions. Its solutions include Renewable Energy, The E-Roof - The PC of Energy, and AEL Energy Saving products such as eLIVE and eLUMEN. It also makes acquisitions to develop energy technologies, business and companies which offer an alternative to conventional fossil fuel and nuclear methods of generating household and industrial energy, as well as providing management services to its subsidiaries.