Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) EV-to-EBIT: -6.73 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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What is Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT?

Shearwater Group LSE:SWG 40 EV-to-EBIT is -6.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SWG with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, Shearwater Group ranks worse than 56497.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Shearwater Group's Enterprise Value is £8.74 Mil. Shearwater Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 Mil. Therefore, Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -6.73.

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

LSE:SWG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.83   Med: -0.77   Max: 220.24
Current: -6.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Shearwater Group was 220.24. The lowest was -84.83. And the median was -0.77.

LSE:SWG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1770 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.945 vs LSE:SWG: -6.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Shearwater Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.79 Mil. Shearwater Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 Mil. Shearwater Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.69%.


Shearwater Group  (LSE:SWG) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.3/7.78779
=-16.69 %

Shearwater Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.79 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 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.


Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shearwater 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.

Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Shearwater Group Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.10 -68.53 123.88 18.78 -0.87

Shearwater Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec25
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 -0.87 0.00 -2.20 0.00 0.00

LSE:SWG vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shearwater 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.


Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shearwater Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8.743/-1.3
=-6.73

Shearwater Group's current Enterprise Value is £8.74 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 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 -6.73 mean?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -6.73 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shearwater Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry.
Is Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Shearwater Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.73. Based on the distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shearwater Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #999999 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Shearwater Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.95, based on 1,770 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 Shearwater Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shearwater Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shearwater Group stock overvalued right now?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -6.73. The current EV-to-EBIT is -6.73. Shearwater Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -6.73 as of Jul. 27, 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.

Shearwater Group Business Description

Address 32 Threadneedle Street, London, GBR, EC2R 8AY
Shearwater Group PLC is a UK-based company focused on providing digital resilience solutions. The company delivers cybersecurity, network monitoring technologies, managed security services, Data Loss Prevention, Identity & Access Security, IT Solutions, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, and other services. Its operating segment includes software and services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom(UK) and Europe(excluding the UK), North America, and the Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from the UK.
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