Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) EV-to-EBIT: -8.27 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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LSE:MLVN Malvern International PLC LSE:MLVN
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What is Malvern International EV-to-EBIT?

Malvern International LSE:MLVN 44 EV-to-EBIT is -8.27 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, Malvern International ranks worse than 499999.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Malvern International's Enterprise Value is £7.04 Mil. Malvern International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.85 Mil. Therefore, Malvern International's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.27.

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

LSE:MLVN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2664.56   Med: -12.82   Max: 43.72
Current: -8.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Malvern International was 43.72. The lowest was -2664.56. And the median was -12.82.

LSE:MLVN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 200 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.765 vs LSE:MLVN: -8.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Malvern International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £7.71 Mil. Malvern International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.85 Mil. Malvern International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.04%.


Malvern International  (LSE:MLVN) 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) %.

Malvern International'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 )
=-0.851/7.7102
=-11.04 %

Malvern International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £7.71 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Malvern International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.85 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.


Malvern International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Malvern International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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.

Malvern International EV-to-EBIT Chart

Malvern International Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBIT
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Malvern International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Mar26
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LSE:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.


Malvern International EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Malvern International EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7.041/-0.851
=-8.27

Malvern International's current Enterprise Value is £7.04 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Malvern International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.85 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 -8.27 mean?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.27 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Education industry.
Is Malvern International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Malvern International's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.27. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.77. 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.77, based on 200 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -8.27. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.27. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.27 as of Aug. 18, 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.

Malvern International Business Description

Address 200 Pentonville Road, London, GBR, N1 9JP
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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