PEGRF (Pennon Group) EV-to-EBIT: 20.96 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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PEGRF Pennon Group PLC PEGRF
76 GF Score
Price $6.50
GF Value $6.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT?

Pennon Group PEGRF +12.07% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 20.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 26.10. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 75.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pennon Group's Enterprise Value is $9,004 Mil. Pennon Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $430 Mil. Therefore, Pennon Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.96.

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

PEGRF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.34   Med: 26.1   Max: 54.31
Current: 21.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Pennon Group was 54.31. The lowest was 14.34. And the median was 26.10.

PEGRF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
75.16% of 463 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.69 vs PEGRF: 21.14

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pennon Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,140 Mil. Pennon Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $430 Mil. Pennon Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.70%.


Pennon Group  (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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) %.

Pennon Group'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 )
=429.51/9139.5845
=4.70 %

Pennon Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,140 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $430 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.


Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pennon 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.

Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pennon Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Pennon Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 38.69 0.00 53.89 0.00 22.05

PEGRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon 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.


Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Pennon Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9003.614/429.51
=20.96

Pennon Group's current Enterprise Value is $9,004 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $430 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 20.96 mean?
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.96 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pennon Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 26.10. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.34 to 54.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #348 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Pennon Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.96 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.34 to a high of 54.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Pennon Group's value of 20.96 is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #348 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #348 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pennon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Pennon Group's value of 20.96 is 53.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.34 to 54.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.10 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Pennon Group 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 13.69, based on 463 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. Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.96 is 53.1% 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.96, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 26.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.96, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.10 and 53.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.69. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.96 as of Jul. 26, 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25. GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PEGRF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.96 (20% below median its 10-year median of 26.10)
  • GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $6.50 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#348 of 463)

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


Pennon Group Business Description

Address Rydon Lane, Peninsula House, Exeter, Devon, GBR, EX2 7HR
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
76GF Score

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