Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) EV-to-EBIT: -2.37 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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What is Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT?

Associated British Engineering LSE:ASBE 34 EV-to-EBIT is -2.37 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASBE with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Capital Markets companies, Associated British Engineering ranks worse than 199600.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Associated British Engineering's Enterprise Value is £0.15 Mil. Associated British Engineering's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.07 Mil. Therefore, Associated British Engineering's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.37.

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

LSE:ASBE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.37   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.54
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Associated British Engineering was 1.54. The lowest was -2.37. And the median was 0.45.

LSE:ASBE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 501 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.88 vs LSE:ASBE: -2.37

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Associated British Engineering's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.56 Mil. Associated British Engineering's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.07 Mil. Associated British Engineering's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.53%.


Associated British Engineering  (LSE:ASBE) 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) %.

Associated British Engineering'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 )
=-0.065/0.5636
=-11.53 %

Associated British Engineering's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.56 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Associated British Engineering's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.07 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.


Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Associated British Engineering'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.

Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT Chart

Associated British Engineering Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Associated British Engineering Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:ASBE vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Associated British Engineering'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.


Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Associated British Engineering's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Associated British Engineering EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Associated British Engineering's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.154/-0.065
=-2.37

Associated British Engineering's current Enterprise Value is £0.15 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Associated British Engineering's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.07 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 -2.37 mean?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.37 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Associated British Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 501 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Associated British Engineering's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Associated British Engineering's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 501 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Associated British Engineering has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated British Engineering's EV-to-EBIT compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Associated British Engineering ranks #999999 out of 501 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Associated British Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.88. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.88, based on 501 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 Associated British Engineering and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated British Engineering's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated British Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.37. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.37. Associated British Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Associated British Engineering (LSE:ASBE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.37 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Associated British Engineering Business Description

Address 61-65 Church Street, Harston, Cambridge, GBR, CB22 7NP
Associated British Engineering Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company's segments include Associated British Engineering Plc and Akoris Trading Limited. Akoris Trading Limited, its subsidiary, is a commodity and natural resource trading, finance, and investment company. Its operations are located in the United Kingdom.
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