Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) EV-to-EBIT: 8.84 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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What is Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT?

Harbourvest Global Private Equity LSE:HVPE -0.61% 33 EV-to-EBIT is 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HVPE with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Asset Management companies, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks worse than 116414.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Enterprise Value is £2,597.2 Mil. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 Mil. Therefore, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.84.

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

LSE:HVPE's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £2,321.8 Mil. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 Mil. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 12.65%.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity  (LSE:HVPE) 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) %.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=293.65279192094/2321.7768759072
=12.65 %

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £2,321.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 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.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT Chart

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
EV-to-EBIT
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Harbourvest Global Private Equity Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
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 13.61 17.48 23.21 12.18 7.91

LSE:HVPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2597.199/293.65279192094
=8.84

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Enterprise Value is £2,597.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 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?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Harbourvest Global Private Equity and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 8.84 is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harbourvest Global Private Equity has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Harbourvest Global Private Equity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 8.84 is 9.4% below this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.76, based on 859 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. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.84 is 9.4% 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity stock overvalued right now?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.84. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84 and 9.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.76. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Business Description

Address Saint Julian’s Avenue, BNP Paribas House, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1WA
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to generate superior shareholder returns through long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments as well as private market assets other than private equity where it identifies attractive opportunities. The company's revenue comprises of investment income including interest from cash and equivalents and dividends. The company has a presence in the North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World.
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