Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) EV-to-EBIT: -18.09 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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What is Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT?

Lb-shell LSE:LBP -22.22% EV-to-EBIT is -18.09 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lb-shell's Enterprise Value is £9.57 Mil. Lb-shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2018 was £-0.53 Mil. Therefore, Lb-shell's EV-to-EBIT for today is -18.09.

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

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lb-shell was 0.40. The lowest was -4.90. And the median was -0.10.

LSE:LBP's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 19.035
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lb-shell's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2018 was £0.00 Mil. Lb-shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2018 was £-0.53 Mil. Lb-shell's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2018 was %.

Lb-shell  (LSE:LBP) 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) %.

Lb-shell's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2018 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2018 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2018 )
=-0.529/0
= %

Lb-shell's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2018 was £0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lb-shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2018 was £-0.53 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.

Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lb-shell'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.

Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lb-shell Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 -6.39 -2.99

Lb-shell Semi-Annual Data
Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 May18
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.99 0.00 -0.47 0.00 0.00

LSE:LBP vs APGI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Lb-shell'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.

Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lb-shell's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


Lb-shell EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9.569/-0.529
=-18.09

Lb-shell's current Enterprise Value is £9.57 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lb-shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2018 was £-0.53 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 -18.09 mean?
Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) has a EV-to-EBIT of -18.09 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lb-shell and its competitors.
Is Lb-shell's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lb-shell's current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09.
How does Lb-shell's EV-to-EBIT compare to APGI?
Lb-shell's EV-to-EBIT of -18.09 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.04. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.04, based on 2,376 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. 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 Lb-shell and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lb-shell's current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lb-shell stock overvalued right now?
Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -18.09. The current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09. 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 Lb-shell (LSE:LBP), the current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09 as of Aug. 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.

Lb-shell Business Description

Address Holywell Park, Ashby Road, Charnwood Building, Loughborough, Leicestershire, GBR, LE11 3GB
Lb-shell PLC operates through its subsidiary and is engaged in the fuel cell engineering business. It develops proton-exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells as a clean energy solution for the distributed energy, diesel replacement, automotive and aerial drone markets. Some of the company's products are Fuel cell power for UAVS, Automotive products, and others.