MS International (LSE:MSI) EV-to-EBIT: 14.52 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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What is MS International EV-to-EBIT?

MS International LSE:MSI +7.74% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 449 Conglomerates companies, MS International ranks worse than 61.69% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MS International's Enterprise Value is £220.2 Mil. MS International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £15.2 Mil. Therefore, MS International's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.52.

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

LSE:MSI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.47   Med: 8.95   Max: 27.21
Current: 14.52

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MS International was 27.21. The lowest was -4.47. And the median was 8.95.

LSE:MSI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.69% of 449 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.39 vs LSE:MSI: 14.52

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MS International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £232.5 Mil. MS International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £15.2 Mil. MS International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.52%.


MS International  (LSE:MSI) 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) %.

MS International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=15.167/232.512
=6.52 %

MS International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £232.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MS International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £15.2 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.


MS International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MS International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MS 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.

MS International EV-to-EBIT Chart

MS International Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT
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MS International Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 7.07 0.00 6.93 0.00 15.33

LSE:MSI vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, MS 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.


MS International EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MS International EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=220.211/15.167
=14.52

MS International's current Enterprise Value is £220.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MS International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £15.2 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 14.52 mean?
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MS International and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 8.95. According to the industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #277 out of 449 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is MS International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MS International's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.95. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39. MS International's value of 14.52 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS International ranks #277 out of 449 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #277 out of 449 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MS International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39. MS International's value of 14.52 is 27.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 11.39, MS International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.39, based on 449 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. MS International's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 is 27.5% 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 MS International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.43, compared to a current price of £16.00 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 27.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 11.39. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 as of Aug. 10, 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £16.00 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.43. GuruFocus considers MS International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.52 (62% above median its 10-year median of 8.95)
  • GF Value™: £11.43 vs. price of £16.00 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 27.5% above the Conglomerates median (#277 of 449)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MS International Business Description

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MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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