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S&P GlobalSPGI -1.43%91 EV-to-EBIT is 21.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 22.89. GuruFocus rates SPGI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $532.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Capital Markets companies, S&P Global ranks worse than 73.85% 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.
S&P Global's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $136,082 Mil.
S&P Global'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 $6,945 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.
S&P Global EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
S&P Global EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S&P Global'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 Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, S&P Global'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.
S&P Global EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, S&P Global's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S&P Global's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
S&P Global's current Enterprise Value is $150,447 Mil.
S&P Global'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 $6,945 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.
S&P Global (SPGI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on S&P Global and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.89. Over the past decade, S&P Global's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.94 to 38.87. According to the industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #370 out of 501 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is S&P Global's EV-to-EBIT too high?
S&P Global's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.66 is near median its 10-year median of 22.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.94 to a high of 38.87. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.33. S&P Global's value of 21.66 is 109.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #370 out of 501 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, S&P Global has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&P Global's EV-to-EBIT compare to CME and MCO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #370 out of 501 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places S&P Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.33. S&P Global's value of 21.66 is 109.7% above this benchmark. Historically, S&P Global's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.94 to 38.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.89 vs. the industry median of 10.33, S&P Global 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 10.33, based on 501 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. S&P Global's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.66 is 109.7% 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 S&P Global and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&P Global's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&P Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global (SPGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $532.48, compared to a current price of $450.84 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.89 and 109.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 10.33. S&P Global's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 S&P Global (SPGI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 S&P Global (SPGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $450.84 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $532.48.
GuruFocus considers S&P Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SPGI:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.66 (near median its 10-year median of 22.89)
GF Value™: $532.48 vs. price of $450.84 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.7% above the Capital Markets median (#370 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. Its ratings business is the largest credit rating agency in the world and S&P's largest segment by profitability. S&P's largest segment by revenue is market intelligence, which provides desktop, data and advisory solutions, enterprise solutions, and credit/risk solutions mostly in the financial-services industry. S&P's other segments include energy (formerly commodity insights, this segment includes Platts and other data), mobility (Carfax), and indexes. S&P plans to spin off mobility in 2026.
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