Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) EV-to-EBIT: -29.90 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

LSE:DSG Dillistone Group PLC LSE:DSG
39 GF Score
Price £0.12
GF Value £0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG 39 EV-to-EBIT is -29.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Software companies, Dillistone Group ranks worse than 56337.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dillistone Group's Enterprise Value is £5.62 Mil. Dillistone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.19 Mil. Therefore, Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -29.90.

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

LSE:DSG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.83   Med: -7.87   Max: 71.28
Current: -29.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dillistone Group was 71.28. The lowest was -49.83. And the median was -7.87.

LSE:DSG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1775 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.88 vs LSE:DSG: -29.90

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dillistone Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.11 Mil. Dillistone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.19 Mil. Dillistone Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.05%.


Dillistone Group  (LSE:DSG) 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) %.

Dillistone Group'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 )
=-0.188/3.10653
=-6.05 %

Dillistone Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.11 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dillistone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.19 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.


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Dillistone 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.

Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dillistone Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.55 -13.88 71.28 17.66 -16.52

Dillistone Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 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 71.28 0.00 17.66 0.00 -16.52

LSE:DSG vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dillistone 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.


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


LSE:DSG
39GF Score
Dillistone Group PLC LSE:DSG
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5.621/-0.188
=-29.90

Dillistone Group's current Enterprise Value is £5.62 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dillistone Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.19 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 -29.90 mean?
Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -29.90 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dillistone Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry.
Is Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dillistone Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -29.90. Based on the distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dillistone Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.88. 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 13.88, based on 1,775 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 Dillistone Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillistone Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -29.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.12 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -29.90. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -29.90 as of Aug. 21, 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.12 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -29.90
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.12 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Dillistone Group Business Description

Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD
Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.
39GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LSE:DSG

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£0.12
Price
£0.08
GF Value