Heavitree Brewery (LSE:HVT) EV-to-EBIT: 5.52 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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LSE:HVT Heavitree Brewery PLC LSE:HVT
75 GF Score
Price £3.00
GF Value £2.77
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What is Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT?

Heavitree Brewery LSE:HVT 75 EV-to-EBIT is 5.52 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 11.82. GuruFocus rates LSE:HVT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Restaurants companies, Heavitree Brewery ranks better than 95.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Heavitree Brewery's Enterprise Value is £11.47 Mil. Heavitree Brewery's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £2.08 Mil. Therefore, Heavitree Brewery's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.52.

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

LSE:HVT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 11.82   Max: 47.61
Current: 5.52

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Heavitree Brewery was 47.61. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 11.82.

LSE:HVT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
95.06% of 263 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.62 vs LSE:HVT: 5.52

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Heavitree Brewery's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £8.77 Mil. Heavitree Brewery's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £2.08 Mil. Heavitree Brewery's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 23.72%.


Heavitree Brewery  (LSE:HVT) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=2.079/8.7656
=23.72 %

Heavitree Brewery's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £8.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Heavitree Brewery's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £2.08 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.


Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heavitree Brewery'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.

Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT Chart

Heavitree Brewery Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
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Heavitree Brewery Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:HVT vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Heavitree Brewery'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.


Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Heavitree Brewery's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Heavitree Brewery EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11.471/2.079
=5.52

Heavitree Brewery's current Enterprise Value is £11.47 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Heavitree Brewery's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £2.08 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 5.52 mean?
Heavitree Brewery (LSE:HVT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.52 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Heavitree Brewery and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 11.82. Over the past decade, Heavitree Brewery's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.09 to 47.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Heavitree Brewery ranks #13 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Heavitree Brewery's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Heavitree Brewery's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.52 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 11.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 47.61. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Heavitree Brewery's value of 5.52 is 66.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heavitree Brewery ranks #13 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heavitree Brewery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavitree Brewery's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Heavitree Brewery ranks #13 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Heavitree Brewery in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Heavitree Brewery's value of 5.52 is 66.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Heavitree Brewery's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.09 to 47.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.82 vs. the industry median of 16.62, Heavitree Brewery 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.62, based on 263 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. Heavitree Brewery's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.52 is 66.8% 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 Heavitree Brewery and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heavitree Brewery's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.52, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 11.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavitree Brewery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavitree Brewery (LSE:HVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.77, compared to a current price of £3.00 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.52, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 11.82 and 66.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.62. Heavitree Brewery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Heavitree Brewery (LSE:HVT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.52 as of Jul. 27, 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 Heavitree Brewery (LSE:HVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavitree Brewery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.00 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.77. GuruFocus considers Heavitree Brewery to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HVT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.52 (53% below median its 10-year median of 11.82)
  • GF Value™: £2.77 vs. price of £3.00 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.8% below the Restaurants median (#13 of 263)

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


Heavitree Brewery Business Description

Other Exchanges HVTA:UK
Address Trood Lane, Matford, Exeter, GBR, EX2 8YP
Heavitree Brewery PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the business of running and developing a leased and tenanted estate in the South West of England. It currently owns several pubs such as The Anchor Inn, The Ashcott Inn, The Atmospheric Railway, The Beach Hotel, The Bell Inn, The Brunswick Arms, and others. These pubs are run by tenants under tenancy agreements or leases. It operates in one business segment: leased estates. Geographically, all of its revenue is generated in, and all assets are held in the United Kingdom.
75GF Score

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