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Serco GroupSCGPY 81 EV-to-EBIT is 11.12 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 15.63. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks worse than 53.46% on this metric.
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.
Serco Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,521 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Serco Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $335 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.
Serco Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Serco Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serco 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco 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.
Serco Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serco Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Serco Group's current Enterprise Value is $3,729 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Serco Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $335 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.
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 15.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #456 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Serco Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Serco Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.63. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Serco Group's value of 11.12 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #456 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #456 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Serco Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23. Serco Group's value of 11.12 is 1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.63 vs. the industry median of 11.23, Serco Group 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 11.23, based on 853 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. Serco Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.12 is 1% 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 Serco Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serco Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 15.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.42, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.63 and 1% below the Business Services industry median of 11.23. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.12 as of Jul. 17, 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.42.
GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCGPY:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.12 (29% below median its 10-year median of 15.63)
GF Value™: $2.42 vs. price of $2.83 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% below the Business Services median (#456 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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