Standard Life (STU:36P) EV-to-EBIT: -35.51 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Standard Life EV-to-EBIT?

Standard Life STU:36P +0.37% 37 EV-to-EBIT is -35.51 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:36P with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Insurance companies, Standard Life ranks worse than 289854.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Standard Life's Enterprise Value is €6,825 Mil. Standard Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-192 Mil. Therefore, Standard Life's EV-to-EBIT for today is -35.51.

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

STU:36P' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -450.82   Med: -0.07   Max: 26.23
Current: -35.15

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Standard Life was 26.23. The lowest was -450.82. And the median was -0.07.

STU:36P's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 345 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.65 vs STU:36P: -35.15

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Standard Life's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,353 Mil. Standard Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-192 Mil. Standard Life's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.42%.


Standard Life  (STU:36P) 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) %.

Standard Life's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-192.198/4353.18862
=-4.42 %

Standard Life's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,353 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Standard Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-192 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.


Standard Life EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Standard Life EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Life'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.

Standard Life EV-to-EBIT Chart

Standard Life Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.93 -0.56 8.02 0.12 -23.65

Standard Life Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 8.02 0.00 0.12 0.00 -23.65

STU:36P vs AFL, MET, PRU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Standard Life'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.


Standard Life EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Life's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Standard Life EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Standard Life's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6824.767/-192.198
=-35.51

Standard Life's current Enterprise Value is €6,825 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Standard Life's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-192 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 -35.51 mean?
Standard Life (STU:36P) has a EV-to-EBIT of -35.51 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Standard Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Standard Life's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Standard Life's current EV-to-EBIT is -35.51. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Life has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Life's EV-to-EBIT compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Standard Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.65. 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 Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.65, based on 345 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 Standard Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Life's current EV-to-EBIT is -35.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Life stock overvalued right now?
Standard Life (STU:36P) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -35.51. The current EV-to-EBIT is -35.51. Standard Life's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Standard Life (STU:36P), the current EV-to-EBIT is -35.51 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Standard Life Business Description

Other Exchanges PNXGF:USASDLFl:UKSDLF:UK
Address 20 Old Bailey, London, GBR, EC4M 7AN
Standard Life PLC provides financial products and services related to savings and retirement planning. It serves customers directly, through financial advisers, and through employer-sponsored pension schemes.
37GF Score

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