Cineworld Group (LSE:CINF) EV-to-EBIT: 3.37 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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What is Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT?

Cineworld Group LSE:CINF 4 EV-to-EBIT is 3.37 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 15.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:CINF with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cineworld Group's Enterprise Value is £784.17 Mil. Cineworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2022 was £232.53 Mil. Therefore, Cineworld Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.37.

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

LSE:CINF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.32   Med: 15.85   Max: 160.69
Current: 29.49

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cineworld Group was 160.69. The lowest was -4.32. And the median was 15.85.

LSE:CINF's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 10.61 vs LSE:CINF: 29.49

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cineworld Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was £0.00 Mil. Cineworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2022 was £232.53 Mil. Cineworld Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was %.


Cineworld Group  (LSE:CINF) 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) %.

Cineworld Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2022 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2022 )
=232.533/0
= %

Cineworld Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was £0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cineworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2022 was £232.53 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.


Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cineworld Group'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.

Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cineworld Group Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
EV-to-EBIT
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Cineworld Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22
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 0.00 -3.88 0.00 157.66 0.00

LSE:CINF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Cineworld Group'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.


Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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



Cineworld Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=784.169/232.533
=3.37

Cineworld Group's current Enterprise Value is £784.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cineworld Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2022 was £232.53 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 3.37 mean?
Cineworld Group (LSE:CINF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cineworld Group and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 15.85.
Is Cineworld Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cineworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 15.85. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Cineworld Group's value of 3.37 is 68.2% below this industry median. Overall, Cineworld Group has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cineworld Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Cineworld Group's EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Cineworld Group's value of 3.37 is 68.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.85 vs. the industry median of 10.61, Cineworld Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.61, based on 639 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. Cineworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 is 68.2% 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 Cineworld Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cineworld Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 15.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cineworld Group stock overvalued right now?
Cineworld Group (LSE:CINF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.37. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 15.85 and 68.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.61. Cineworld Group's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 6 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 Cineworld Group (LSE:CINF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37 as of Aug. 20, 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.

Cineworld Group Business Description

Address Great West Road, 8th Floor, Vantage London, Brentford, GBR, TW8 9AG
Cineworld Group PLC is a diversified media company, which operates chains of movie theaters. Its business segments are the U.S., U.K., & Ireland and the rest of the world (ROW). Within each segment, it operates theaters through different brands. In the U.S., Cineworld owns cinema brands Regal, United Artists, and Edwards theaters. They operate out of Cineworld and Picturehouse in the U.K. and Ireland. Cineworld also owns Cinema City in Central and Eastern Europe and Yes Planet and Rav-Chen in Israel for its ROW segment. The company generates revenue through ticket sales and food, beverage, and merchandise sales. It also earns additional revenue through retail and screen advertising and property market and development. The company generates most of its revenue in the U.S.