Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) EV-to-EBIT: 24.05 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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LSE:GDWN Goodwin PLC LSE:GDWN
72 GF Score
Price £174.80
GF Value £92.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Goodwin EV-to-EBIT?

Goodwin LSE:GDWN +3.92% 72 EV-to-EBIT is 24.05 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates LSE:GDWN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £92.65 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks worse than 57.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Goodwin's Enterprise Value is £1,347.2 Mil. Goodwin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £56.0 Mil. Therefore, Goodwin's EV-to-EBIT for today is 24.05.

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

LSE:GDWN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.3   Med: 16.28   Max: 54.34
Current: 24.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Goodwin was 54.34. The lowest was 10.30. And the median was 16.28.

LSE:GDWN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
57.34% of 2370 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.74 vs LSE:GDWN: 24.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Goodwin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £1,669.2 Mil. Goodwin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £56.0 Mil. Goodwin's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 3.36%.


Goodwin  (LSE:GDWN) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Oct. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=56.022/1669.243
=3.36 %

Goodwin's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £1,669.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Goodwin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £56.0 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.


Goodwin EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Goodwin EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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.

Goodwin EV-to-EBIT Chart

Goodwin Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EV-to-EBIT
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Goodwin Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 19.67 0.00 14.03 0.00

LSE:GDWN vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.


Goodwin EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Goodwin EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1347.167/56.022
=24.05

Goodwin's current Enterprise Value is £1,347.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Goodwin's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £56.0 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 24.05 mean?
Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.05 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Goodwin and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 16.28. Over the past decade, Goodwin's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.30 to 54.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1359 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Goodwin's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Goodwin's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.05 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.30 to a high of 54.34. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Goodwin's value of 24.05 is 21.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1359 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1359 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Goodwin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Goodwin's value of 24.05 is 21.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Goodwin's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.30 to 54.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 19.74, Goodwin has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.74, based on 2,370 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. Goodwin's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.05 is 21.8% above 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 Goodwin and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodwin's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.05, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £92.65, compared to a current price of £174.80 — trading 88.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.05, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 21.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.74. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.05 as of Jul. 15, 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £174.80 is trading 88.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £92.65. GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GDWN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 24.05 (48% above median its 10-year median of 16.28)
  • GF Value™: £92.65 vs. price of £174.80 (88.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100
  • Industry Position: 21.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1359 of 2370)

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


Goodwin Business Description

Other Exchanges GDWNl:UKGDW:Germany
Address Ivy House Foundry, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GBR, ST1 3NR
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
72GF Score

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