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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +0.60%56 EV-to-EBIT is 13.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks worse than 52.76% on this metric.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £188.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Macfarlane Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13.0 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.
Macfarlane Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Macfarlane Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Macfarlane Group's current Enterprise Value is £179.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Macfarlane Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13.0 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.03 to 18.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #172 out of 326 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Macfarlane Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Macfarlane Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.81 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 18.97. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Macfarlane Group's value of 13.81 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #172 out of 326 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #172 out of 326 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Macfarlane Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30. Macfarlane Group's value of 13.81 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.03 to 18.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Macfarlane 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.30, based on 326 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. Macfarlane Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.81 is 3.9% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.81, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 11.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.81, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 3.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.30. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.81 as of Jul. 28, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.81 (16% above median its 10-year median of 11.90)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.67 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#172 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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