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St James's PlaceSTJPF -8.70%49 EV-to-EBIT is 4.03 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 12.13. GuruFocus rates STJPF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Asset Management companies, St James's Place ranks better than 76.41% on this metric.
St James's Place (OTCPK:STJPF) 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.
St James's Place's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,964 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St James's Place's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,836 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.
St James's Place EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
St James's Place EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for St James's Place'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 Asset Management subindustry, St James's Place'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.
St James's Place EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, St James's Place's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St James's Place's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
St James's Place's current Enterprise Value is $7,404 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St James's Place's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,836 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.
St James's Place (STJPF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.03 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on St James's Place and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 12.13. Over the past decade, St James's Place's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.08 to 467.07. According to the industry distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #117 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is St James's Place's EV-to-EBIT too high?
St James's Place's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.03 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 12.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 467.07. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47. St James's Place's value of 4.03 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #117 out of 496 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, St James's Place has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St James's Place's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #117 out of 496 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places St James's Place in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47. St James's Place's value of 4.03 is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, St James's Place's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.08 to 467.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.13 vs. the industry median of 9.47, St James's Place 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.47, based on 496 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. St James's Place's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.03 is 57.4% 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 St James's Place and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St James's Place's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.03, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 12.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St James's Place stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St James's Place (STJPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.10, compared to a current price of $15.00 — trading 111.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.03, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 12.13 and 57.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.47. St James's Place's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 St James's Place (STJPF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.03 as of Jul. 27, 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 St James's Place (STJPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St James's Place stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.00 is trading 111.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.10.
GuruFocus considers St James's Place to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STJPF:
EV-to-EBIT: 4.03 (67% below median its 10-year median of 12.13)
GF Value™: $7.10 vs. price of $15.00 (111.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Asset Management median (#117 of 496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STJPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St James's Place PLC provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trustees, and businesses. The company operates in a single-segment wealth management business, which is a vertically integrated business providing support to its clients through the provision of financial advice and assistance through its Partner network, and financial solutions including (but not limited to) wealth management products manufactured in the Group, such as insurance bonds, pensions, unit trust, and ISA investments, and a Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) service. Currently, the company operates only in United kingdom.
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