Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) EV-to-EBIT: 8.75 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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MAL:LQS Loqus Holdings PLC MAL:LQS
55 GF Score
Price €0.48
GF Value €0.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Loqus Holdings MAL:LQS 55 EV-to-EBIT is 8.75 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 8.16. GuruFocus rates MAL:LQS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Business Services companies, Loqus Holdings ranks better than 61.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Loqus Holdings's Enterprise Value is €13.77 Mil. Loqus Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.57 Mil. Therefore, Loqus Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.75.

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

MAL:LQS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.61   Med: 8.16   Max: 49.93
Current: 8.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Loqus Holdings was 49.93. The lowest was -15.61. And the median was 8.16.

MAL:LQS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
61.61% of 857 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.06 vs MAL:LQS: 8.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Loqus Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.86 Mil. Loqus Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.57 Mil. Loqus Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.84%.


Loqus Holdings  (MAL:LQS) 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) %.

Loqus Holdings'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 )
=1.574/5.8644
=26.84 %

Loqus Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.86 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Loqus Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.57 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.


Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Loqus Holdings'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.

Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Loqus Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Loqus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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MAL:LQS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Loqus Holdings'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.


Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Loqus Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


MAL:LQS
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Loqus Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Loqus Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13.774/1.574
=8.75

Loqus Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €13.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Loqus Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.57 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 8.75 mean?
Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.75 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Loqus Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #329 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Loqus Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Loqus Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.75 is near median its 10-year median of 8.16. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.06. Loqus Holdings' value of 8.75 is 20.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #329 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Loqus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loqus Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #329 out of 857 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Loqus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.06. Loqus Holdings' value of 8.75 is 20.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.16 vs. the industry median of 11.06, Loqus Holdings 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 11.06, based on 857 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. Loqus Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.75 is 20.9% 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 Loqus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Loqus Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loqus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.48 — trading 92% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.16 and 20.9% below the Business Services industry median of 11.06. Loqus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.75 as of Aug. 23, 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.48 is trading 92% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25. GuruFocus considers Loqus Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:LQS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.75 (near median its 10-year median of 8.16)
  • GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.48 (92% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% below the Business Services median (#329 of 857)

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


Loqus Holdings Business Description

Address SUB008A, Industrial Estate, San Gwann, MLT, 3000
Loqus Holdings PLC provides fleet management, back-office processing, and ICT solutions, operating through four segments. The Fleet Management segment comprises vehicle and marine tracking systems, as well as on-the-move logistics solutions offered as tailor-made or off-the-shelf packages, which generate the majority of the Group's revenue. The Original Equipment Manufacturers segment includes fleet management contracts that the Group maintains with resellers operating under their own names and branding. The Back-Office Processing segment delivers a range of high-level, off-site support services to various entities. The Projects segment assists clients in selecting and implementing appropriate ICT solutions. its operates in Malta, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Australasia.
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