Gattaca (LSE:GATC) EV-to-EBIT: 8.59 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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LSE:GATC Gattaca PLC LSE:GATC
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Price £1.70
GF Value £1.09
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What is Gattaca EV-to-EBIT?

Gattaca LSE:GATC +0.29% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 8.59 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 6.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:GATC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Business Services companies, Gattaca ranks better than 62.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gattaca's Enterprise Value is £39.5 Mil. Gattaca's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.6 Mil. Therefore, Gattaca's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.59.

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

LSE:GATC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.6   Med: 6.16   Max: 60.4
Current: 8.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gattaca was 60.40. The lowest was -5.60. And the median was 6.16.

LSE:GATC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
62.46% of 855 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.09 vs LSE:GATC: 8.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Gattaca's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £24.7 Mil. Gattaca's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.6 Mil. Gattaca's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 18.65%.


Gattaca  (LSE:GATC) 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) %.

Gattaca's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=4.6/24.67136
=18.65 %

Gattaca's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £24.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gattaca's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.6 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.


Gattaca EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Gattaca EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gattaca'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.

Gattaca EV-to-EBIT Chart

Gattaca Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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Gattaca Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:GATC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gattaca'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.


Gattaca EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Gattaca EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=39.498/4.6
=8.59

Gattaca's current Enterprise Value is £39.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gattaca's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.6 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 8.59 mean?
Gattaca (LSE:GATC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gattaca and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #321 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Gattaca's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gattaca's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.16. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. Gattaca's value of 8.59 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #321 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gattaca has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gattaca's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #321 out of 855 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gattaca in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09. Gattaca's value of 8.59 is 22.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 11.09, Gattaca 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 11.09, based on 855 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. Gattaca's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 is 22.5% 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 Gattaca and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gattaca's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gattaca stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gattaca (LSE:GATC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.09, compared to a current price of £1.70 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 22.5% below the Business Services industry median of 11.09. Gattaca's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Gattaca (LSE:GATC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59 as of Aug. 18, 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 Gattaca (LSE:GATC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gattaca stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.70 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.09. GuruFocus considers Gattaca to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GATC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.59 (39% above median its 10-year median of 6.16)
  • GF Value™: £1.09 vs. price of £1.70 (56% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% below the Business Services median (#321 of 855)

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


Gattaca Business Description

Other Exchanges MNZ:Germany
Address 1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, GBR, PO15 7AF
Gattaca PLC provides recruitment services prominently for the engineering and technology sectors. The company's operating segments are classified into Mobility, Energy, Defense, Technology, Media and Telecoms, Infrastructure, Gattaca projects, International, and Others. It derives key revenue from the Infrastructure segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United Kingdom and rest from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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