MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) EV-to-EBIT: 2.59 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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What is MediaZest EV-to-EBIT?

MediaZest LSE:MDZ EV-to-EBIT is 2.59 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Media - Diversified companies, MediaZest ranks better than 86.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MediaZest's Enterprise Value is £2.28 Mil. MediaZest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.88 Mil. Therefore, MediaZest's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.59.

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

LSE:MDZ' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.32   Med: -6.07   Max: 651.06
Current: 2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MediaZest was 651.06. The lowest was -57.32. And the median was -6.07.

LSE:MDZ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
86.18% of 644 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.48 vs LSE:MDZ: 2.59

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MediaZest's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.59 Mil. MediaZest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.88 Mil. MediaZest's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.98%.


MediaZest  (LSE:MDZ) 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) %.

MediaZest'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 )
=0.879/2.586761
=33.98 %

MediaZest's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.59 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MediaZest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.88 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.


MediaZest EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MediaZest EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaZest'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.

MediaZest EV-to-EBIT Chart

MediaZest Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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MediaZest Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -52.96 0.00 14.55 0.00

LSE:MDZ vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MediaZest'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.


MediaZest EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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



MediaZest EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2.279/0.879
=2.59

MediaZest's current Enterprise Value is £2.28 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MediaZest's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.88 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 2.59 mean?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.59 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MediaZest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #89 out of 644 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is MediaZest's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MediaZest's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.59. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48. MediaZest's value of 2.59 is 75.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #89 out of 644 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does MediaZest's EV-to-EBIT compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, MediaZest ranks #89 out of 644 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MediaZest in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48. MediaZest's value of 2.59 is 75.3% below this benchmark. 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 10.48, based on 644 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. MediaZest's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.59 is 75.3% 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 MediaZest and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MediaZest's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaZest stock overvalued right now?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 2.59. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.59 and 75.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.48. 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 MediaZest (LSE:MDZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.59 as of Aug. 21, 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.

MediaZest Business Description

Address Albert Drive, Unit 9, Working Business Park, Woking, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5JY
MediaZest PLC is an audio-visual solutions provider specializing in digital signage and audio systems, offering integrated services including content creation, system design, installation, technical support, and maintenance. The company operates across retail, automotive, and corporate office sectors, delivering solutions such as digital displays, self-service kiosks, showroom technologies, videowalls, and hybrid meeting and conferencing systems. It mainly serves brands seeking to enhance customer experience and communication through technology. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the UK and the Channel Islands, with income derived from hardware and installation, support and maintenance, and other services, including software solutions.