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What is Catering International Services EV-to-EBIT?
Catering International ServicesXPAR:ALCIS -1.87%80 EV-to-EBIT is 5.26 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.89. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALCIS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Business Services companies, Catering International Services ranks better than 81.26% on this metric.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) 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.
Catering International Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €84.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catering International Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €26.9 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.
Catering International Services EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Catering International Services EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Catering International Services's current Enterprise Value is €141.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catering International Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €26.9 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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Catering International Services and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.89. Over the past decade, Catering International Services' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.73 to 23.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #160 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Catering International Services' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Catering International Services' current EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 23.91. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88. Catering International Services' value of 5.26 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #160 out of 854 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #160 out of 854 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Catering International Services in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88. Catering International Services' value of 5.26 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Catering International Services' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.73 to 23.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.89 vs. the industry median of 10.88, Catering International Services 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 10.88, based on 854 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. Catering International Services's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.26 is 51.6% 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.60, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.89 and 51.6% below the Business Services industry median of 10.88. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.26 as of Aug. 31, 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.60.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.26 (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.89)
GF Value™: €14.60 vs. price of €21.00 (43.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Business Services median (#160 of 854)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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