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Latham (James)LSE:LTHM +2.90%75 EV-to-EBIT is 6.74 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates LSE:LTHM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Forest Products companies, Latham (James) ranks better than 80.41% on this metric.
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.
Latham (James)'s Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £149.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Latham (James)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £25.4 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.
Latham (James) EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Latham (James) EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Latham (James)'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.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Latham (James)'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.
Latham (James) EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Latham (James)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham (James)'s EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Latham (James)'s current Enterprise Value is £170.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Latham (James)'s EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £25.4 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.
Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.74 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Latham (James) and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, Latham (James)'s EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.09 to 13.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #38 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Latham (James)'s EV-to-EBIT too high?
Latham (James)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 6.74 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 13.19. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69. Latham (James)'s value of 6.74 is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #38 out of 194 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Latham (James) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham (James)'s EV-to-EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #38 out of 194 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Latham (James) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69. Latham (James)'s value of 6.74 is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Latham (James)'s own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.09 to 13.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 14.69, Latham (James) 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.69, based on 194 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. Latham (James)'s current EV-to-EBIT of 6.74 is 54.1% 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 Latham (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Latham (James)'s current EV-to-EBIT is 6.74, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.95, compared to a current price of £10.65 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.74, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 54.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 14.69. Latham (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.74 as of Aug. 12, 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £10.65 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.95.
GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.74 (15% below median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: £11.95 vs. price of £10.65 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Forest Products median (#38 of 194)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LTHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
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