Capital India Finance (NSE:CIFL) EV-to-EBIT: -23.18 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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NSE:CIFL Capital India Finance Ltd NSE:CIFL
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What is Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT?

Capital India Finance NSE:CIFL -0.10% 50 EV-to-EBIT is -23.18 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CIFL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹25.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Credit Services companies, Capital India Finance ranks worse than 320512.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Capital India Finance's Enterprise Value is ₹13,359 Mil. Capital India Finance's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-576 Mil. Therefore, Capital India Finance's EV-to-EBIT for today is -23.18.

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

NSE:CIFL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1002.35   Med: 28.63   Max: 410.77
Current: -23.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Capital India Finance was 410.77. The lowest was -1002.35. And the median was 28.63.

NSE:CIFL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 312 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 22.015 vs NSE:CIFL: -23.18

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Capital India Finance's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹9,162 Mil. Capital India Finance's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-576 Mil. Capital India Finance's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.29%.


Capital India Finance  (NSE:CIFL) 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) %.

Capital India Finance's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-576.415/9162.44208
=-6.29 %

Capital India Finance's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹9,162 Mil.
Capital India Finance's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-576 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.


Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital India Finance'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.

Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT Chart

Capital India Finance Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -913.22 -18.01 321.83 -194.25 31.14

Capital India Finance Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -56.37 -51.14 -38.03 31.14 -16.07

NSE:CIFL vs V, MA, AXP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Capital India Finance'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.


Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Capital India Finance's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capital India Finance EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Capital India Finance's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13358.730/-576.415
=-23.18

Capital India Finance's current Enterprise Value is ₹13,359 Mil.
Capital India Finance's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-576 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 -23.18 mean?
Capital India Finance (NSE:CIFL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -23.18 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Capital India Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital India Finance ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is Capital India Finance's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Capital India Finance's current EV-to-EBIT is -23.18. Based on the distribution chart, Capital India Finance ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital India Finance has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital India Finance's EV-to-EBIT compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Capital India Finance ranks #999999 out of 312 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Capital India Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 22.02. 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 Credit Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Credit Services companies is 22.02, based on 312 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 Capital India Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 22.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital India Finance's current EV-to-EBIT is -23.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital India Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital India Finance (NSE:CIFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹25.82, compared to a current price of ₹20.72 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -23.18. Capital India Finance's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Capital India Finance (NSE:CIFL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -23.18 as of Aug. 29, 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 Capital India Finance (NSE:CIFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital India Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹20.72 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹25.82. GuruFocus considers Capital India Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CIFL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -23.18
  • GF Value™: ₹25.82 vs. price of ₹20.72 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Capital India Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 530879:India
Address Dr. Annie Besant Road, Level - 20, Birla Aurora, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400030
Capital India Finance Ltd is a non-banking financial company. It operates through two segments: lending business and Forex services, including MTSS business. The lending services include providing loans to Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises and other customers across various industries. Revenue from the lending business includes interest income and fee income. Forex services comprise overseas remittances, foreign currency prepaid travel cards, Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS), and import and export foreign currency notes.
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