Distil (LSE:DIS) EV-to-EBIT: -1.23 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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What is Distil EV-to-EBIT?

Distil LSE:DIS EV-to-EBIT is -1.23 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 163 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Distil ranks worse than 613496.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Distil's Enterprise Value is £1.28 Mil. Distil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.04 Mil. Therefore, Distil's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.23.

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

LSE:DIS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.1   Med: 12.93   Max: 1732.61
Current: -1.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Distil was 1732.61. The lowest was -110.10. And the median was 12.93.

LSE:DIS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 163 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 14.42 vs LSE:DIS: -1.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Distil's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.80 Mil. Distil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.04 Mil. Distil's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -36.94%.


Distil  (LSE:DIS) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1.035/2.80163
=-36.94 %

Distil's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.80 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Distil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.04 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.


Distil EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Distil EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Distil'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.

Distil EV-to-EBIT Chart

Distil Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBIT
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Distil Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -5.21 0.00 -0.85 0.00

LSE:DIS vs BF.B: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Distil'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.


Distil EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Distil's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Distil EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1.276/-1.035
=-1.23

Distil's current Enterprise Value is £1.28 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Distil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.04 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 -1.23 mean?
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.23 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Distil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #999999 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Distil's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Distil's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.23. Based on the distribution chart, Distil ranks #999999 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Distil's EV-to-EBIT compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #999999 out of 163 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Distil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.42. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 14.42, based on 163 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 Distil and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distil's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distil stock overvalued right now?
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.23. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.23. 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 Distil (LSE:DIS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.23 as of Jul. 30, 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.

Distil Business Description

Address 73 Watling Street, London, GBR, EC4M 9BJ
Distil PLC is involved in the marketing and sale of various alcoholic beverages such as RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwood's Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Limited-Edition Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Vodka, Blavod Original Black Vodka, Diva Vodka, and Jago's Vanilla Cream Liqueur, both domestically and internationally. The company promotes and sells its brands in several international markets, with the United Kingdom being the country that generates the highest revenue for the company.