Catenai (LSE:CTAI) EV-to-EBIT: -3.58 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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What is Catenai EV-to-EBIT?

Catenai LSE:CTAI EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Software companies, Catenai ranks worse than 56721.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Catenai's Enterprise Value is £1.58 Mil. Catenai's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.44 Mil. Therefore, Catenai's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.58.

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

LSE:CTAI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.56   Med: -0.79   Max: 0.32
Current: -3.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Catenai was 0.32. The lowest was -5.56. And the median was -0.79.

LSE:CTAI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1763 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.26 vs LSE:CTAI: -3.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Catenai's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.65 Mil. Catenai's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.44 Mil. Catenai's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.58%.


Catenai  (LSE:CTAI) 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) %.

Catenai's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.44/2.653185
=-16.58 %

Catenai's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catenai's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.44 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.


Catenai EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Catenai EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catenai'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.

Catenai EV-to-EBIT Chart

Catenai Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.24 -1.79 -1.26 -6.78 -6.03

Catenai Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.26 0.00 -6.78 0.00 -6.03

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

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Catenai'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.


Catenai EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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



Catenai EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1.577/-0.44
=-3.58

Catenai's current Enterprise Value is £1.58 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catenai's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.44 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 -3.58 mean?
Catenai (LSE:CTAI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.58 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Catenai and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Catenai ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry.
Is Catenai's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Catenai's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. Based on the distribution chart, Catenai ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Catenai's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Catenai ranks #999999 out of 1763 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Catenai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26. 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 14.26, based on 1,763 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 Catenai and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catenai's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catenai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catenai (LSE:CTAI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.00 — trading 85% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. 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 Catenai (LSE:CTAI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Catenai Business Description

Address 26/27 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, GBR, NE3 1HP
Catenai PLC is engaged in the provision of digital media and technology services. The Company specialises in IT solutions that solve commercial challenges and create opportunities for its clients, with an increasing focus incorporating AI into its platforms.