Orient Telecoms (LSE:ORNT) EV-to-EBIT: -5.57 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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What is Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT?

Orient Telecoms LSE:ORNT EV-to-EBIT is -5.57 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Telecommunication Services companies, Orient Telecoms ranks worse than 350876.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Orient Telecoms's Enterprise Value is £0.42 Mil. Orient Telecoms's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.08 Mil. Therefore, Orient Telecoms's EV-to-EBIT for today is -5.57.

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

LSE:ORNT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -624.6   Med: 9.52   Max: 51.73
Current: -5.57

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Orient Telecoms was 51.73. The lowest was -624.60. And the median was 9.52.

LSE:ORNT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 285 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.34 vs LSE:ORNT: -5.57

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Orient Telecoms's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.37 Mil. Orient Telecoms's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.08 Mil. Orient Telecoms's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.44%.


Orient Telecoms  (LSE:ORNT) 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) %.

Orient Telecoms'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 )
=-0.075/0.367
=-20.44 %

Orient Telecoms's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.37 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orient Telecoms's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.08 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.


Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Telecoms'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.

Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT Chart

Orient Telecoms Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Orient Telecoms Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 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 13.22 0.00 0.57 0.00 -4.89

LSE:ORNT vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Orient Telecoms'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.


Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Orient Telecoms's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Orient Telecoms EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.418/-0.075
=-5.57

Orient Telecoms's current Enterprise Value is £0.42 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orient Telecoms's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.08 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 -5.57 mean?
Orient Telecoms (LSE:ORNT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -5.57 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Orient Telecoms and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Telecoms ranks #999999 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Orient Telecoms' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Orient Telecoms' current EV-to-EBIT is -5.57. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Telecoms ranks #999999 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Orient Telecoms' EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Orient Telecoms ranks #999999 out of 285 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Orient Telecoms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.34, based on 285 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 Orient Telecoms and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Telecoms's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Telecoms stock overvalued right now?
Orient Telecoms (LSE:ORNT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -5.57. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.06, compared to a current price of £0.05 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -5.57. 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 Orient Telecoms (LSE:ORNT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -5.57 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.

Orient Telecoms Business Description

Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Block 2B, Suite 2B-25-1, 25th Floor, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50470
Orient Telecoms PLC is a provider of managed connectivity services, catering to both large telecommunication companies and enterprise customers. It provides managed telecommunications services using the network infrastructure owned by other network operators to enable cost-effective and rapid connectivity to large bandwidth consumers in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. The company operates in a single segment, the provision of managed telecommunications services. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.