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Fisher (James) & SonsCHIX:FSJL +5.64%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 12.01. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSJL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks better than 69.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Fisher (James) & Sons's enterprise value is £386.8 Mil.
Fisher (James) & Sons's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £65.2 Mil. Therefore, Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FSJl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 12.01 Max: 140.32
Current: 5.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Fisher (James) & Sons was 140.32. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 12.01.
CHIX:FSJl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 69.84% of 902
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.66
vs CHIX:FSJl: 5.93
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJl) 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.
Fisher (James) & Sons's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Fisher (James) & Sons's share price for today is £4.87.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fisher (James) & Sons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.087.
* 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).
Fisher (James) & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fisher (James) & Sons'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.
Fisher (James) & Sons EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Fisher (James) & Sons'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.
Fisher (James) & Sons EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Fisher (James) & Sons's current Enterprise Value is £386.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fisher (James) & Sons's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £65.2 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.
Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fisher (James) & Sons. This is 51% below median its historical median of 12.01. Over the past decade, Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 140.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #272 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 12.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 140.32. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 5.93 is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #272 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #272 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Fisher (James) & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 5.93 is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Fisher (James) & Sons' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.27 to 140.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.01 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Fisher (James) & Sons 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-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.66, based on 902 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 is 31.5% 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-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 Fisher (James) & Sons. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fisher (James) & Sons's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 12.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.60, compared to a current price of £4.87 — trading 87.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 12.01 and 31.5% below the Transportation industry median of 8.66. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.87 is trading 87.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.60.
GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSJL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.93 (51% below median its 10-year median of 12.01)
GF Value™: £2.60 vs. price of £4.87 (87.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.5% below the Transportation median (#272 of 902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FSJL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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