PPL (MIL:1PPL) EV-to-EBIT: 19.73 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1PPL PPL Corp MIL:1PPL
59 GF Score
Price €31.55
GF Value €32.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PPL EV-to-EBIT?

PPL MIL:1PPL 59 EV-to-EBIT is 19.73 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 20.55. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks worse than 70.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, PPL's Enterprise Value is €39,983 Mil. PPL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,027 Mil. Therefore, PPL's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.73.

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

MIL:1PPL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.3   Med: 20.55   Max: 152.92
Current: 19.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of PPL was 152.92. The lowest was 12.30. And the median was 20.55.

MIL:1PPL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.91% of 464 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.76 vs MIL:1PPL: 19.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. PPL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40,224 Mil. PPL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,027 Mil. PPL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.04%.


PPL  (MIL:1PPL) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2026.717/40223.79514
=5.04 %

PPL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40,224 Mil.
PPL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,027 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.


PPL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


PPL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPL'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.

PPL EV-to-EBIT Chart

PPL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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PPL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 21.91 21.28 21.12 19.55 20.24

MIL:1PPL vs FE, ES, EIX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.


PPL EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PPL's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PPL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=39983.303/2026.717
=19.73

PPL's current Enterprise Value is €39,983 Mil.
PPL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,027 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 19.73 mean?
PPL (MIL:1PPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.73 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PPL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.55. Over the past decade, PPL's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.30 to 152.92. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #329 out of 464 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is PPL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
PPL's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.73 is near median its 10-year median of 20.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.30 to a high of 152.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. PPL's value of 19.73 is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #329 out of 464 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's EV-to-EBIT compare to FE and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #329 out of 464 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places PPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. PPL's value of 19.73 is 43.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PPL's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.30 to 152.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.55 vs. the industry median of 13.76, PPL 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.76, based on 464 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. PPL's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.73 is 43.4% 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 PPL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPL's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL (MIL:1PPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.41, compared to a current price of €31.55 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.55 and 43.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.76. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 PPL (MIL:1PPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.73 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 PPL (MIL:1PPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.55 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.41. GuruFocus considers PPL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PPL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.73 (near median its 10-year median of 20.55)
  • GF Value™: €32.41 vs. price of €31.55 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#329 of 464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PPL Business Description

Address 645 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, USA, 18101
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
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