Ingenta (LSE:ING) EV-to-EBIT: 2.23 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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LSE:ING Ingenta PLC LSE:ING
66 GF Score
Price £0.61
GF Value £1.17
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What is Ingenta EV-to-EBIT?

Ingenta LSE:ING 66 EV-to-EBIT is 2.23 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 10.47. GuruFocus rates LSE:ING with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, Ingenta ranks better than 92.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ingenta's Enterprise Value is £4.16 Mil. Ingenta's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.86 Mil. Therefore, Ingenta's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.23.

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

LSE:ING' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.93   Med: 10.47   Max: 38.95
Current: 2.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ingenta was 38.95. The lowest was -12.93. And the median was 10.47.

LSE:ING's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
92.6% of 1770 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.945 vs LSE:ING: 2.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ingenta's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.69 Mil. Ingenta's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.86 Mil. Ingenta's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.42%.


Ingenta  (LSE:ING) 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) %.

Ingenta'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 )
=1.862/10.6866
=17.42 %

Ingenta's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.69 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ingenta's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.86 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.


Ingenta EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ingenta EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ingenta'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.

Ingenta EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ingenta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ingenta 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 8.91 0.00 3.78 0.00 5.74

LSE:ING vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Ingenta'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.


Ingenta EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Ingenta EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4.157/1.862
=2.23

Ingenta's current Enterprise Value is £4.16 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ingenta's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.86 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 2.23 mean?
Ingenta (LSE:ING) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.23 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ingenta and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingenta ranks #131 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Ingenta's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ingenta's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.23 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.47. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. Ingenta's value of 2.23 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingenta ranks #131 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ingenta has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingenta's EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ingenta ranks #131 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ingenta in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. Ingenta's value of 2.23 is 84% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.47 vs. the industry median of 13.95, Ingenta 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.95, based on 1,770 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. Ingenta's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.23 is 84% 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 Ingenta and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingenta's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.23, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 10.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingenta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingenta (LSE:ING) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.17, compared to a current price of £0.61 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.23, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.47 and 84% below the Software industry median of 13.95. Ingenta's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ingenta (LSE:ING), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.23 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 Ingenta (LSE:ING) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingenta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.61 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.17. GuruFocus considers Ingenta to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ING:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.23 (79% below median its 10-year median of 10.47)
  • GF Value™: £1.17 vs. price of £0.61 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 84% below the Software median (#131 of 1770)

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


Ingenta Business Description

Address Parkway Court, John Smith Drive, Suite 2, Whichford House, Oxford, GBR, OX4 2JY
Ingenta PLC and its subsidiaries provide content management, advertising, and commercial enterprise solutions and services to publishers, information providers, academic libraries, and institutions. The company operates through the following divisions; Ingenta Commercial and Ingenta Content. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Commercial products division which provides modular publishing management systems for both print and digital products. Its core area of expertise is Intellectual Property management, including the associated contracts, rights, and royalties. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United Kingdom followed by the USA, Netherlands, France, and the Rest of the World.
66GF Score

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