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Christie GroupLSE:CTG 73 EV-to-EBIT is 5.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.76. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Christie Group ranks better than 79.13% 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.
Christie Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £32.11 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Christie Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.90 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.
Christie Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Christie Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Christie 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Christie 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.
Christie Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Christie Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Christie Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Christie Group's current Enterprise Value is £39.16 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Christie Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.90 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.
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Christie Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #178 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Christie Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Christie Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.68 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.76. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Christie Group's value of 5.68 is 48.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #178 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Christie Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christie Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #178 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Christie Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04. Christie Group's value of 5.68 is 48.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.76 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Christie 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.04, based on 853 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. Christie Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.68 is 48.6% 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 Christie Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Christie Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.68, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christie Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group (LSE:CTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.29, compared to a current price of £1.53 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.68, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.76 and 48.6% below the Business Services industry median of 11.04. Christie Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.68 as of Aug. 12, 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.53 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.29.
GuruFocus considers Christie Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTG:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.68 (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.76)
GF Value™: £1.29 vs. price of £1.53 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% below the Business Services median (#178 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Christie Group PLC fall into two divisions - Professional & Financial Services and Stock & Inventory Systems & Services. Professional & Financial Services principally covers business valuation, consultancy & agency, business mortgages & insurance services and business appraisal. Stock & Inventory Systems & Services covers stock audit & counting, consultancy, compliance and hospitality. The Group operating segments are defined as Professional & Financial Services, Stock & Inventory Systems & Services and Other, notably central service companies. The company's brands Christie & Co, Christie finance, Christie Insurance, Pinders, and Venners.
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