Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) EV-to-EBIT: 18.79 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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LSE:TIDE Crimson Tide PLC LSE:TIDE
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Price £0.88
GF Value £0.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT?

Crimson Tide LSE:TIDE 49 EV-to-EBIT is 18.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 23.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:TIDE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Software companies, Crimson Tide ranks worse than 61.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crimson Tide's Enterprise Value is £3.87 Mil. Crimson Tide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.21 Mil. Therefore, Crimson Tide's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.79.

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

LSE:TIDE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.84   Med: 23.25   Max: 132.4
Current: 18.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crimson Tide was 132.40. The lowest was -23.84. And the median was 23.25.

LSE:TIDE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.75% of 1775 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.14 vs LSE:TIDE: 18.79

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crimson Tide's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £3.54 Mil. Crimson Tide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.21 Mil. Crimson Tide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.81%.


Crimson Tide  (LSE:TIDE) 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) %.

Crimson Tide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.206/3.54485
=5.81 %

Crimson Tide's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £3.54 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crimson Tide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.21 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.


Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Tide'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.

Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crimson Tide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.34 -7.92 -10.66 -4.53 17.20

Crimson Tide Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Oct25 Apr26
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 -10.66 0.00 -4.53 0.00 17.20

LSE:TIDE vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Crimson Tide'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.


Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Crimson Tide EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3.871/0.206
=18.79

Crimson Tide's current Enterprise Value is £3.87 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crimson Tide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.21 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 18.79 mean?
Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crimson Tide and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 23.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #1096 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Crimson Tide's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crimson Tide's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.79 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 23.25. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14. Crimson Tide's value of 18.79 is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #1096 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crimson Tide has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Tide's EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #1096 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Crimson Tide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14. Crimson Tide's value of 18.79 is 32.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.25 vs. the industry median of 14.14, Crimson Tide 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.14, based on 1,775 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. Crimson Tide's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.79 is 32.9% 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 Crimson Tide and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Tide's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.79, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 23.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Tide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.99, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.79, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 23.25 and 32.9% above the Software industry median of 14.14. Crimson Tide's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.79 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.99. GuruFocus considers Crimson Tide to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TIDE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.79 (19% below median its 10-year median of 23.25)
  • GF Value™: £0.99 vs. price of £0.88 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% above the Software median (#1096 of 1775)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TIDE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Crimson Tide Business Description

Address 77 Mount Ephraim, Brockbourne House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR, TN4 8BS
Crimson Tide PLC is a UK-based company that is engaged in the provision of mobility solutions and related software development. The company provides mpro software, which is a Maas (Mobility as a Service) that provides job scheduling, alerting, and reporting. It aims to improve the efficiency of staff working and capturing data in the field. The company also provides non-core software solutions, which include reselling third-party software and related development and support services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Ireland and the United States.
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