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CapitaCHIX:CPIL -3.29%59 EV-to-EBITDA is -16.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Capita ranks worse than 110741.86% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Capita's enterprise value is £737 Mil.
Capita's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-46 Mil. Therefore, Capita's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -16.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capita's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPIl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.91 Med: 4.84 Max: 58.68
Current: -16.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Capita was 58.68. The lowest was -19.91. And the median was 4.84.
CHIX:CPIl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 903
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs CHIX:CPIl: -16.03
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-25), Capita's stock price is £2.35.
Capita's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.441. Therefore, Capita's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Capita (CHIX:CPIl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Capita's share price for today is £2.35.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.441.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Capita's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
CHIX:CPIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Capita's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Capita EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Capita's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capita's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Capita's current Enterprise Value is £737 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-46 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.
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -16.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Capita. According to the industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Capita's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Capita's current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.03. Based on the distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Capita in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 903 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Capita. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capita's current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.17, compared to a current price of £2.35 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.03. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -16.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.35 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.17.
GuruFocus considers Capita to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -16.03
GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £2.35 (8.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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