IDOX (LSE:IDOX) EV-to-EBIT: 37.03 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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What is IDOX EV-to-EBIT?

IDOX LSE:IDOX -1.75% 47 EV-to-EBIT is 37.03 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 34.38. GuruFocus rates LSE:IDOX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Software companies, IDOX ranks worse than 78.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, IDOX's Enterprise Value is £383.53 Mil. IDOX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £10.36 Mil. Therefore, IDOX's EV-to-EBIT for today is 37.03.

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

LSE:IDOX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.62   Med: 34.38   Max: 179.78
Current: 37.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of IDOX was 179.78. The lowest was -6.62. And the median was 34.38.

LSE:IDOX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
78.2% of 1775 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.06 vs LSE:IDOX: 37.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. IDOX's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £337.58 Mil. IDOX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £10.36 Mil. IDOX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 3.07%.


IDOX  (LSE:IDOX) 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) %.

IDOX'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 )
=10.357/337.575638
=3.07 %

IDOX's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £337.58 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IDOX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £10.36 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.


IDOX EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


IDOX EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDOX'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.

IDOX EV-to-EBIT Chart

IDOX Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
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IDOX 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 31.64 0.00 27.20 0.00 32.59

LSE:IDOX vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, IDOX'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.


IDOX EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDOX's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IDOX EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=383.534/10.357
=37.03

IDOX's current Enterprise Value is £383.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IDOX's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £10.36 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 37.03 mean?
IDOX (LSE:IDOX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 37.03 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on IDOX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.38. According to the industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1388 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is IDOX's EV-to-EBIT too high?
IDOX's current EV-to-EBIT of 37.03 is near median its 10-year median of 34.38. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.06. IDOX's value of 37.03 is 163.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1388 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDOX has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDOX's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #1388 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places IDOX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.06. IDOX's value of 37.03 is 163.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.38 vs. the industry median of 14.06, IDOX 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.06, based on 1,775 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. IDOX's current EV-to-EBIT of 37.03 is 163.4% 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 IDOX and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDOX's current EV-to-EBIT is 37.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDOX stock overvalued right now?
IDOX (LSE:IDOX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 37.03. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 37.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.38 and 163.4% above the Software industry median of 14.06. IDOX's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 IDOX (LSE:IDOX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 37.03 as of Aug. 13, 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 IDOX (LSE:IDOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDOX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IDOX:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 37.03 (near median its 10-year median of 34.38)
  • GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.78 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.4% above the Software median (#1388 of 1775)

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


IDOX Business Description

Address Forsyth Road, Unit 5, Woking 8, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5SB
IDOX PLC is a supplier of software and services for the management of Local Government and other organizations. The company provides public sector companies with tools to manage information and knowledge, documents, content, business processes and workflow, and elections management solutions. Its operating segments include Land, Property & Public Protection (LPPP), Assets and Communities. The company generates majority of its revenue from the LPPP segment, which includes delivering specialist information management and data services solutions and services to the public sector and private sectors. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the USA, the Rest of Europe and the Rest of the World.
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