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Staffline GroupLSE:STAF +0.51%40 EV-to-EBIT is 3.54 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates LSE:STAF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Staffline Group ranks better than 88.63% 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.
Staffline Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £55 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13 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.
Staffline Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Staffline Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staffline 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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline 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.
Staffline Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Staffline Group's current Enterprise Value is £46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £13 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.
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.54 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Staffline Group and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #97 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Staffline Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.54 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.63. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Staffline Group's value of 3.54 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #97 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #97 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Staffline Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Staffline Group's value of 3.54 is 68.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.63 vs. the industry median of 11.23, Staffline 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 11.23, 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. Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.54 is 68.5% 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 Staffline Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.54, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.54, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.63 and 68.5% below the Business Services industry median of 11.23. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.54 as of Jul. 21, 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STAF:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.54 (63% below median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.40 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Business Services median (#97 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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