Cavendish (LSE:CAV) EV-to-EBIT: 8.91 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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What is Cavendish EV-to-EBIT?

Cavendish LSE:CAV EV-to-EBIT is 8.91 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.80. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Capital Markets companies, Cavendish ranks better than 51.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cavendish's Enterprise Value is £16.03 Mil. Cavendish's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.80 Mil. Therefore, Cavendish's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.91.

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

LSE:CAV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7   Med: 6.8   Max: 39.59
Current: 8.91

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cavendish was 39.59. The lowest was -5.70. And the median was 6.80.

LSE:CAV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
51.75% of 487 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.3 vs LSE:CAV: 8.91

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cavendish's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £15.32 Mil. Cavendish's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.80 Mil. Cavendish's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.75%.


Cavendish  (LSE:CAV) 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) %.

Cavendish'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 )
=1.8/15.3154875
=11.75 %

Cavendish's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £15.32 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cavendish's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.80 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.


Cavendish EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cavendish EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cavendish'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.

Cavendish EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cavendish Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.85 -4.04 -3.64 11.83 8.51

Cavendish Semi-Annual Data
Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.64 0.00 11.83 0.00 8.51

LSE:CAV vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Cavendish'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.


Cavendish EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

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

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



Cavendish EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=16.031/1.8
=8.91

Cavendish's current Enterprise Value is £16.03 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cavendish's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.80 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 8.91 mean?
Cavendish (LSE:CAV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.91 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cavendish and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #235 out of 487 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Cavendish's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cavendish's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.91 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.80. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.30. Cavendish's value of 8.91 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #235 out of 487 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Cavendish's EV-to-EBIT compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #235 out of 487 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Cavendish in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.30. Cavendish's value of 8.91 is 4.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Cavendish has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.30, based on 487 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. Cavendish's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.91 is 4.2% below 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 Cavendish and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cavendish's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.91, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cavendish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cavendish (LSE:CAV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.10, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.91, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 4.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 9.30. 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 Cavendish (LSE:CAV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.91 as of Sep. 10, 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.

Cavendish Business Description

Address 1 Bartholomew Close, London, GBR, EC1A 7BL
Cavendish PLC is engaged in providing financial and advisory services to its clients in the public and private capital markets. It provides services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, and private growth capital. Its is providing clients with access to equity, debt, and alternative financing, as well as offering cross-border M&A advice.