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FutureCHIX:FUTRL -0.20%62 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 12.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FUTRL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Future's enterprise value is £615.5 Mil.
Future's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £153.3 Mil. Therefore, Future's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FUTRl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.46 Med: 12.63 Max: 62.69
Current: 4.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Future was 62.69. The lowest was -6.46. And the median was 12.63.
CHIX:FUTRl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.98% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs CHIX:FUTRl: 4.02
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), Future's stock price is £2.96.
Future's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.370. Therefore, Future's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.00.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Future (CHIX:FUTRl) 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.
Future's share price for today is £2.96.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Future's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.370.
* 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 Future'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.
Future EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Future's current Enterprise Value is £615.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Future's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £153.3 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.
Future (CHIX:FUTRL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 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 Future. This is 68% below median its historical median of 12.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #209 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Future's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Future's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 12.63. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Future's value of 4.02 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #209 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #209 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Future in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. Future's value of 4.02 is 44.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.63 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Future 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 746 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. Future's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.02 is 44.5% 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 Future. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 12.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (CHIX:FUTRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.99, compared to a current price of £2.96 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 12.63 and 44.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. Future's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.02 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.96 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.99.
GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FUTRL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.02 (68% below median its 10-year median of 12.63)
GF Value™: £7.99 vs. price of £2.96 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#209 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FUTRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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