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CastingsLSE:CGS -4.60%82 EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,371 Industrial Products companies, Castings ranks better than 69.84% on this metric.
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.
Castings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £85.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Castings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £10.5 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.
Castings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Castings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castings'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Castings'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.
Castings EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Castings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Castings's current Enterprise Value is £120.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Castings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £10.5 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.
Castings (LSE:CGS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Castings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, Castings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.64 to 33.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #715 out of 2371 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Castings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Castings' current EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 33.85. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93. Castings' value of 11.45 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castings ranks #715 out of 2371 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Castings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castings' EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Castings ranks #715 out of 2371 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Castings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93. Castings' value of 11.45 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Castings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.64 to 33.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 18.93, Castings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.93, based on 2,371 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. Castings's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 is 39.5% 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 Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castings's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings (LSE:CGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.69, compared to a current price of £3.11 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 39.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.93. Castings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Castings (LSE:CGS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Is Castings (LSE:CGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.11 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.69.
GuruFocus considers Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CGS:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.45 (14% above median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: £2.69 vs. price of £3.11 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% below the Industrial Products median (#715 of 2371)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castings PLC is an iron casting and machining group based in the UK. The company's operating segment includes Foundry operations and Machining operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Foundry operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Sweden and also has a presence in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe, North and South America, and Other Countries. It serves Commercial vehicles, Automotive, and Other sectors.
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