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Science GroupLSE:SAG -1.03%83 EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 14.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 57.09% on this metric.
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.
Science Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £181.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Science Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £18.4 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.
Science Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Science Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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.
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Science Group's current Enterprise Value is £177.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Science Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £18.4 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 14.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #366 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Science Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Science Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 14.75. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Science Group's value of 9.67 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #366 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #366 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99. Science Group's value of 9.67 is 12% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.75 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Science Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.99, based on 853 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. Science Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is 12% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 14.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.53, compared to a current price of £5.77 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 14.75 and 12% below the Business Services industry median of 10.99. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Aug. 12, 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.77 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.53.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.67 (34% below median its 10-year median of 14.75)
GF Value™: £4.53 vs. price of £5.77 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Business Services median (#366 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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