Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) EV-to-EBIT: 3.82 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 3373% Above Median

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What is Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Kelso Group Holdings LSE:KLSO +1.54% EV-to-EBIT is 3.82 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 3373% above its 10-year median of 0.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Asset Management companies, Kelso Group Holdings ranks better than 82.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kelso Group Holdings's Enterprise Value is £6.09 Mil. Kelso Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.60 Mil. Therefore, Kelso Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.82.

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

LSE:KLSO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3   Med: 0.11   Max: 3.82
Current: 3.82

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kelso Group Holdings was 3.82. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was 0.11.

LSE:KLSO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
82.19% of 859 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 9.75 vs LSE:KLSO: 3.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kelso Group Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.02 Mil. Kelso Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.60 Mil. Kelso Group Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 156.14%.


Kelso Group Holdings  (LSE:KLSO) 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) %.

Kelso Group Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1.597/1.022784
=156.14 %

Kelso Group Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.02 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelso Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.60 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.


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelso Group Holdings'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.

Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kelso Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.44 -5.86 1.13 -1.87 -2.44

Kelso Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 -1.87 0.00 -2.44 0.00

LSE:KLSO vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kelso Group Holdings'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.


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kelso Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kelso Group Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6.094/1.597
=3.82

Kelso Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £6.09 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelso Group Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.60 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 3.82 mean?
Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.82 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kelso Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 3373% above median its historical median of 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Kelso Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kelso Group Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.82 is 3373% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Kelso Group Holdings' value of 3.82 is 60.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Kelso Group Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #153 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kelso Group Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Kelso Group Holdings' value of 3.82 is 60.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 9.75, Kelso Group Holdings 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.75, based on 859 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. Kelso Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.82 is 60.8% 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 Kelso Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelso Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.82, which is 3373% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelso Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.82. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.82, which is 3373% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 60.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.75. 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 Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.82 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Kelso Group Holdings Business Description

Address 27-28 Eastcastle Street, Eastcastle House, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Kelso Group Holdings PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The company seeks to identify, engage and unlock trapped value in UK listed companies. Through active engagement and alignment with other stakeholders, taking stakes directly, Kelso aims to effect change where existing shareholders are often unable or unwilling to do so themselves.