CapAI (LSE:CPAI) EV-to-EBIT: -0.97 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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What is CapAI EV-to-EBIT?

CapAI LSE:CPAI -1.43% EV-to-EBIT is -0.97 as of Sep. 04, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, CapAI ranks worse than 56497.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CapAI's Enterprise Value is £1.58 Mil. CapAI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.62 Mil. Therefore, CapAI's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.97.

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

LSE:CPAI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.48   Med: -0.72   Max: 0.01
Current: -0.98

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CapAI was 0.01. The lowest was -12.48. And the median was -0.72.

LSE:CPAI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1770 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.85 vs LSE:CPAI: -0.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CapAI's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.93 Mil. CapAI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.62 Mil. CapAI's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -55.33%.


CapAI  (LSE:CPAI) 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) %.

CapAI'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 )
=-1.623/2.93328675
=-55.33 %

CapAI's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.93 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CapAI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.62 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.


CapAI EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CapAI EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CapAI'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.

CapAI EV-to-EBIT Chart

CapAI Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.32 -3.63 -0.85 -1.62 -16.40

CapAI Semi-Annual Data
Apr14 Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 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 0.00 -1.62 0.00 -16.40 0.00

LSE:CPAI vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, CapAI'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.


CapAI EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, CapAI's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



CapAI EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1.575/-1.623
=-0.97

CapAI's current Enterprise Value is £1.58 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CapAI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.62 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 -0.97 mean?
CapAI (LSE:CPAI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.97 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CapAI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CapAI ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry.
Is CapAI's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CapAI's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.97. Based on the distribution chart, CapAI ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does CapAI's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CapAI ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CapAI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.85. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.85, based on 1,770 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 CapAI and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CapAI's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CapAI stock overvalued right now?
CapAI (LSE:CPAI) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.97. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.97. 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 CapAI (LSE:CPAI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.97 as of Sep. 04, 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.

CapAI Business Description

Address 9 Innovation Place, Douglas Drive, Godalming, Surrey, GBR, GU7 1JX
CapAI PLC is a United Kingdom based company. The principal activity of the Group during the year was the identification, incubation and development of artificial intelligence-led businesses, technologies and intellectual property. The Group is at an early stage of development and while it expects to generate revenues as its AI platforms progress, the timing, scale and sustainability of future taxable profits remain uncertain at this stage.