PHSC (LSE:PHSC) EV-to-EBIT: -4.23 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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What is PHSC EV-to-EBIT?

PHSC LSE:PHSC EV-to-EBIT is -4.23 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Conglomerates companies, PHSC ranks worse than 219780% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, PHSC's Enterprise Value is £0.66 Mil. PHSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.16 Mil. Therefore, PHSC's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.23.

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

LSE:PHSC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.68   Med: 3.7   Max: 35.44
Current: -4.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of PHSC was 35.44. The lowest was -39.68. And the median was 3.70.

LSE:PHSC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 455 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.34 vs LSE:PHSC: -4.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. PHSC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.99 Mil. PHSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.16 Mil. PHSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -15.66%.


PHSC  (LSE:PHSC) 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) %.

PHSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.155/0.98991
=-15.66 %

PHSC's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.99 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PHSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.16 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.


PHSC EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


PHSC EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PHSC'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.

PHSC EV-to-EBIT Chart

PHSC Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.69 11.01 3.36 5.20 -36.04

PHSC Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 5.20 0.00 -36.04 0.00

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

For the Conglomerates subindustry, PHSC'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.


PHSC EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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



PHSC EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.656/-0.155
=-4.23

PHSC's current Enterprise Value is £0.66 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PHSC's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.16 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 -4.23 mean?
PHSC (LSE:PHSC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.23 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PHSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #999999 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is PHSC's EV-to-EBIT too high?
PHSC's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.23. Based on the distribution chart, PHSC ranks #999999 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does PHSC's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #999999 out of 455 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places PHSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.34. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.34, based on 455 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 PHSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PHSC's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PHSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PHSC (LSE:PHSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.19, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.23. 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 PHSC (LSE:PHSC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.23 as of Jul. 29, 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.

PHSC Business Description

Address 31 Rochester Road, The Old Church, Aylesford, Kent, GBR, ME20 7PR
PHSC PLC operates through three operating divisions: Safety, Systems, and Security. It advises on the health, safety, and security of people and property across a diverse range of business sectors and designs, implements, and manages international management systems (known as ISO systems). It generates the majority of its revenue from Health and safety services.