LBG Media (LSE:LBG) EV-to-EBIT: 6.81 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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Price £0.34
GF Value £1.33
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is LBG Media EV-to-EBIT?

LBG Media LSE:LBG +2.11% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 6.81 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 24.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 632 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 67.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, LBG Media's Enterprise Value is £56.5 Mil. LBG Media's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.3 Mil. Therefore, LBG Media's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.81.

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

LSE:LBG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79   Med: 24.72   Max: 92.87
Current: 6.81

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of LBG Media was 92.87. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 24.72.

LSE:LBG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
67.25% of 632 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.575 vs LSE:LBG: 6.81

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. LBG Media's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £105.0 Mil. LBG Media's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.3 Mil. LBG Media's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.90%.


LBG Media  (LSE:LBG) 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) %.

LBG Media's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8.296/105.0396
=7.90 %

LBG Media's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £105.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LBG Media's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.3 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.


LBG Media EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


LBG Media EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LBG Media'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.

LBG Media EV-to-EBIT Chart

LBG Media Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 44.97 29.92 24.22 11.67

LBG Media Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 24.22 0.00 0.00 11.67 0.00

LSE:LBG vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.


LBG Media EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LBG Media EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=56.533/8.296
=6.81

LBG Media's current Enterprise Value is £56.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LBG Media's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.3 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 6.81 mean?
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.81 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 24.72. Over the past decade, LBG Media's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.79 to 92.87. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #207 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is LBG Media's EV-to-EBIT too high?
LBG Media's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.81 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 24.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 92.87. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.58. LBG Media's value of 6.81 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #207 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #207 out of 632 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts LBG Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.58. LBG Media's value of 6.81 is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.79 to 92.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.72 vs. the industry median of 10.58, LBG Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.58, based on 632 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. LBG Media's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.81 is 35.6% 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 LBG Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LBG Media's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.81, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 24.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £0.34 — trading 74.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.81, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 24.72 and 35.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.58. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.81 as of Aug. 09, 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.34 is trading 74.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33. GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.81 (72% below median its 10-year median of 24.72)
  • GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £0.34 (74.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100
  • Industry Position: 35.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#207 of 632)

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


LBG Media Business Description

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Address 20 Dale Street, Manchester, GBR, M1 1EZ
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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