Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) EV-to-EBIT: 8.84 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:DIAL Diales Group PLC LSE:DIAL
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Price £0.32
GF Value £0.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Diales Group EV-to-EBIT?

Diales Group LSE:DIAL 48 EV-to-EBIT is 8.84 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.35. GuruFocus rates LSE:DIAL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Diales Group ranks better than 61.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Diales Group's Enterprise Value is £14.67 Mil. Diales Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 Mil. Therefore, Diales Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.84.

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

LSE:DIAL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.29   Med: 9.35   Max: 25.52
Current: 8.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Diales Group was 25.52. The lowest was -10.29. And the median was 9.35.

LSE:DIAL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
61.43% of 853 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.25 vs LSE:DIAL: 8.84

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Diales Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £9.90 Mil. Diales Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 Mil. Diales Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.77%.


Diales Group  (LSE:DIAL) 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) %.

Diales Group'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 )
=1.66/9.89846
=16.77 %

Diales Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £9.90 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Diales Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 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.


Diales Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Diales Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diales 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.

Diales Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Diales Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Diales Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 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 11.03 0.00 5.31 0.00

LSE:DIAL vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Diales 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.


Diales Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Diales Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Diales Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14.674/1.66
=8.84

Diales Group's current Enterprise Value is £14.67 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Diales Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.66 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 8.84 mean?
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.84 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Diales Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #329 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Diales Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Diales Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.84 is near median its 10-year median of 9.35. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. Diales Group's value of 8.84 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #329 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diales Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diales Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #329 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Diales Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25. Diales Group's value of 8.84 is 21.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.35 vs. the industry median of 11.25, Diales 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 11.25, 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. Diales Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.84 is 21.4% 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 Diales Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diales Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diales Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.35 and 21.4% below the Business Services industry median of 11.25. Diales Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84 as of Jul. 29, 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26. GuruFocus considers Diales Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DIAL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.84 (near median its 10-year median of 9.35)
  • GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.32 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% below the Business Services median (#329 of 853)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DIAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diales Group Business Description

Address 125 Old Broad Street, Suite 706-708, Floor 7, London, GBR, EC2N 1AR
Diales Group PLC provides advisory services to the engineering and construction industries. The company offers quantity surveying, quantum and planning experts, mediators, arbitrators, and project management services; and other consultancy services, including planning, programming, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The company covers building, marine, mining, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors. The company has segments in Europe and America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Maximum revenue is gained from Europe and America.
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