Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) EV-to-EBIT: -0.55 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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What is Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT?

Zenova Group LSE:ZED EV-to-EBIT is -0.55 as of Aug. 27, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Zenova Group's Enterprise Value is £0.68 Mil. Zenova Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-1.25 Mil. Therefore, Zenova Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.55.

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

LSE:ZED' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.42   Med: -0.48   Max: -0.16
Current: -0.55

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Zenova Group was -0.16. The lowest was -2.42. And the median was -0.48.

LSE:ZED's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 16.76 vs LSE:ZED: -0.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Zenova Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was £0.68 Mil. Zenova Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-1.25 Mil. Zenova Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was -183.12%.

Zenova Group  (LSE:ZED) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2025 )
=-1.248/0.6815258
=-183.12 %

Zenova Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was £0.68 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zenova Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-1.25 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.

Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenova 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.

Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Zenova Group Annual Data
Trend Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 -11.92 -5.70 -1.96 -0.60

Zenova Group Semi-Annual Data
Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.96 0.00 -0.60 0.00

LSE:ZED vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zenova 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.

Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zenova Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


Zenova Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.682/-1.248
=-0.55

Zenova Group's current Enterprise Value is £0.68 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zenova Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2025 was £-1.25 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 -0.55 mean?
Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.55 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Zenova Group and its competitors.
Is Zenova Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Zenova Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.55.
How does Zenova Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
Zenova Group's EV-to-EBIT of -0.55 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.76. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.76, based on 1,271 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 Zenova Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenova Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenova Group stock overvalued right now?
Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.55. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.55. 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 Zenova Group (LSE:ZED), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.55 as of Aug. 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.

Zenova Group Business Description

Address 172 Arlington Road, London, GBR, NW1 7HL
Zenova Group PLC is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of fire-retardant systems. It is the holder of intellectual property to underpin a suite of fire safety and temperature management products and technology applicable to industrial, commercial and residential markets. The company's product range includes fire protection paint, insulating paint and render and extinguishing fluid, and it has further products in varying stages of development and testing.