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Johnson Service GroupLSE:JSG +0.42%86 EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 16.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:JSG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks worse than 52.52% on this metric.
Johnson Service Group (LSE:JSG) 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.
Johnson Service Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £669.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnson Service Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £58.6 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.
* 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service 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.
Johnson Service Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Service Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Johnson Service Group's current Enterprise Value is £685.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnson Service Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £58.6 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.
Johnson Service Group (LSE:JSG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Johnson Service Group and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 16.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #448 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Johnson Service Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Johnson Service Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 16.89. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Johnson Service Group's value of 11.70 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #448 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #448 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Johnson Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Johnson Service Group's value of 11.70 is 4.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.89 vs. the industry median of 11.23, Johnson Service 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.23, based on 853 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. Johnson Service Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 is 4.2% 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 16.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (LSE:JSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.67, compared to a current price of £1.43 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 16.89 and 4.2% above the Business Services industry median of 11.23. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Johnson Service Group (LSE:JSG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 as of Jul. 16, 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 Johnson Service Group (LSE:JSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.43 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.67.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JSG:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.70 (31% below median its 10-year median of 16.89)
GF Value™: £1.67 vs. price of £1.43 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Business Services median (#448 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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