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STV GroupLSE:STVG +2.83%51 EV-to-EBIT is 172.83 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1599% above its 10-year median of 10.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 96.88% 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.
STV Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £102.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.6 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.
STV Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
STV Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV 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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.
STV Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
STV Group's current Enterprise Value is £103.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.6 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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 172.83 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors. This is 1599% above median its historical median of 10.17. Over the past decade, STV Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.79 to 179.76. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is STV Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
STV Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 172.83 is 1599% above median its 10-year median of 10.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 179.76. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. STV Group's value of 172.83 is 1537.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 642 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. STV Group's value of 172.83 is 1537.4% above this benchmark. Historically, STV Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.79 to 179.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.17 vs. the industry median of 10.56, STV Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.56, based on 642 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. STV Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 172.83 is 1537.4% 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 STV Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 172.83, which is 1599% above median its own 10-year median of 10.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.09 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 172.83, which is 1599% above median its 10-year median of 10.17 and 1537.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.56. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 172.83 as of Jul. 22, 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.09 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
EV-to-EBIT: 172.83 (1599% above median its 10-year median of 10.17)
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.09 (50.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1537.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#622 of 642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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