Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) EV-to-EBIT: 16.12 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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LSE:ICGC Irish Continental Group PLC LSE:ICGC
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What is Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT?

Irish Continental Group LSE:ICGC 83 EV-to-EBIT is 16.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 14.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks worse than 65.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Irish Continental Group's Enterprise Value is £1,226.7 Mil. Irish Continental Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £76.1 Mil. Therefore, Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.12.

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

LSE:ICGC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10094.96   Med: 14.6   Max: 18.52
Current: 16.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Irish Continental Group was 18.52. The lowest was -10094.96. And the median was 14.60.

LSE:ICGC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
65.16% of 864 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.225 vs LSE:ICGC: 16.33

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Irish Continental Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,025.6 Mil. Irish Continental Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £76.1 Mil. Irish Continental Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.42%.


Irish Continental Group  (LSE:ICGC) 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) %.

Irish Continental 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 )
=76.08/1025.5502
=7.42 %

Irish Continental Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,025.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Irish Continental Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £76.1 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.


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Irish Continental 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.

Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Irish Continental Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Irish Continental 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 12.37 0.00 14.35 0.00 13.11

LSE:ICGC vs KEX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1226.672/76.08
=16.12

Irish Continental Group's current Enterprise Value is £1,226.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Irish Continental Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £76.1 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 16.12 mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #563 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.12 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.60. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Irish Continental Group's value of 16.12 is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #563 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #563 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Irish Continental Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Irish Continental Group's value of 16.12 is 31.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.60 vs. the industry median of 12.23, Irish Continental Group 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 a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.23, based on 864 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. Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.12 is 31.9% 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.12, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 14.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.46, compared to a current price of £6.65 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.12, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.60 and 31.9% above the Transportation industry median of 12.23. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.65 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.46. GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 16.12 (10% above median its 10-year median of 14.60)
  • GF Value™: £5.46 vs. price of £6.65 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.9% above the Transportation median (#563 of 864)

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


Irish Continental Group Business Description

Address Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1, IRL, D01W2F5
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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